Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly spent more than $53,000 from her campaign funds on upscale hotel accommodations in 2025, according to newly released financial records.
Campaign Expenditures Detailed
Federal Election Commission filings indicate that Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign allocated $53,388 for stays at luxury hotels throughout the year. These expenses were incurred at several high-end properties, including the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton, as outlined in the documents.
Criticism Over Spending
The spending has drawn criticism from some political opponents, with one referring to Ocasio-Cortez as a “carpetbagger.” Critics argue that the use of campaign funds for luxury accommodations is inconsistent with the congresswoman’s public image and messaging.
Ocasio-Cortez’s Response
Ocasio-Cortez’s office has not issued a public statement regarding the reported hotel expenditures. The campaign’s filings do not provide detailed explanations for the choice of accommodations.
Background on Campaign Finance Rules
Federal regulations permit campaign funds to be used for travel and lodging expenses related to official campaign activities. However, the use of such funds for luxury hotels has previously attracted scrutiny for other lawmakers as well.
Additional Information
Further details on the campaign’s financial disclosures can be found at the following link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNNHhKbnFSdUpkYjh2NXJvVlZza0V3NF9jX2JzQ1JvZDh6ajJSdk9HWFNpX0JBUEN0QVVSS3VZUWVqUVN1TG5nRktERlNHUGdPQmU4Q0dnQmpRZVpyaU8yMXFUdENfRXdPZlMyWUhrdE1FTDB4c3FDVm9tSmdHQWxuc3lNR0NqOGVkZXpYOXNhRERBemtIUXQxUG4tMVYxTGPSAaQBQVVfeXFMUERUNlNGbFFuU3lDc2pBYWRtekFlRXNhX3hGbWFKTEhQVVNmR1VPSU5FNTBNdHQzaUZfUHNmYzNuUlYxOS1sQmVXeno3WGlMM1RMdWZMcURMVUNpQUlsaVNiaWRxSjVmR2p0TWthQW83V21Db1E5eEk5NVBCU3pmdWZIZTdMdVAwRmNmNDFQV3NmUjVkM2hJbkgzbUxwYWJJODc1S0M?oc=5.
