Accountability file

Record & events

• statement: She said the experience taught her "firsthand how attorneys appointed by the court to administer an estate can enrich themselves at the expense of the families struggling to make sense of the bureaucracy". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.082Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said that, as the office's only Spanish speaker, she handled calls from Spanish-speaking constituents. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.082Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Ocasio-Cortez said she was first exposed to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) when a friend brought her to a local meeting in Washington Heights. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.082Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Her campaign posters were said to have been inspired by "revolutionary posters and visuals from the past". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.082Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: A rally in Wichita had to be moved from a theater with a capacity of 1,500 when far more people said they would attend. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.082Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: A political analyst said this was because both Trump and Ocasio-Cortez "were leading with the message of working-class pocketbook issues". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Ocasio-Cortez asked those who split their tickets why they did so; some said that they both cared about the working class and were "less establishment", while others cited the Gaza war and the economy. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: On November 4, 2019, it was announced that the lawsuit had been settled; Ocasio-Cortez issued an apology. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In a 2019 interview, Ocasio-Cortez said she had stopped using her private Facebook account and was minimizing her usage of all social media accounts and platforms, calling them a "public health risk". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• charge: Cohen's reply suggested that Trump may have committed tax fraud and bank fraud. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: Cohen's testimony helped prompt an investigation by New York attorney general Letitia James, who later cited it when seeking compliance with investigative subpoenas. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• charge: The resulting civil case found Trump and associated defendants liable for fraud and initially imposed approximately $355 million in disgorgement against Trump, plus interest and business restrictions. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In March 2019, Time said Ocasio-Cortez was the "second-most talked about politician" in the United States, after Trump, and called her "the Wonder Woman of the left". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: By July 2019, the fake material included attributing things Trump said to Ocasio-Cortez, such as "I have a very good brain and I've said lots of things." On July 18, 2019, Charlie Rispoli, a police officer from Gretna, Louisiana, posted … (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In a skincare tutorial for Vogue, Ocasio-Cortez said that beauty and femininity were important to her because they were often used against women in politics and society, and described self-love as a "mini protest" against misogynistic cr… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In response, Ocasio-Cortez said her critics were using a sexist double standard and that she "punctured the fourth wall of excess and spectacle". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Designer Aurora James said the event's wealthy attendees needed to see the message in person. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: In September 2021, the American Accountability Foundation filed an ethics complaint against Ocasio-Cortez for attending the Met Gala. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Ocasio-Cortez responded in a tweet that "the President's words [yesterday], telling four American Congresswomen of color 'go back to your own country' is hallmark language of white supremacists." She later added, "We don't leave the thin… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Trump also falsely claimed that Ocasio-Cortez said "illegal immigrants are more American" than Americans who tried to keep them out; she actually said that "women and children on that border that are trying to seek refuge and opportunity… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Her office later said that an unfinished FAQ draft had been posted on its website by mistake. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: The plan gained support from some Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker; other Democrats, such as Senator Dianne Feinstein and House speaker Nancy Pelosi, dismissed the proposal (Pelosi has refe… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Markey said Republicans were trying to "make a mockery" of the debate and called the vote a "sham". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: The group said it was inspired by the Sunrise Movement and the work Ocasio-Cortez had done in the U.S. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for law enforcement and the House Ethics Committee to investigate it as a threat. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• charge: This is both an indictment of our elected officials and an insult to the institution of the House of Representatives. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: January 6 Capitol attack In a nearly 90-minute Instagram Live video made in February 2021, Ocasio-Cortez said that she had previously experienced sexual assault, and recounted her experience of fear during the 2021 storming of the Unite… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said she had hidden in her office bathroom before being startled by a Capitol Police officer who entered her office suite and shouted "Where is she?" before ordering her and her staff to evacuate to a different House Office Building. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Ocasio-Cortez said the officer did not self-identify, and said she first believed the officer's voice was that of an attacker. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said, "I had a very close encounter where I thought I was going to die." She later said in an interview with Dana Bash, "I didn't think that I was just going to be killed." When Bash asked whether she thought she was going to be rape… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said that Trump's tariff policy was "disastrous" and market manipulation, called Trump's immigration crackdown "authoritarian", criticized activist detentions, drew attention to economic inequality, and called for the "courage to bra… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In May 2025, Harris called her someone who was "speaking with moral clarity about this moment", Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that Ocasio-Cortez running for president was "the stuff of nightmares", and Trump said that she had cha… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Politico described her endorsement as highly sought after among liberal Democrats nationwide and said that her reach had expanded since the last mayoral race. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• charge: Ocasio-Cortez described the families she sees in her urban community who need to rely on check-cashing companies that charge exorbitant interest rates due to the absence of mainstream banks. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said, "I hold two contradictory things [in mind] at the same time. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In June 2024, following reports that Clarence Thomas accepted undisclosed gifts from conservatives, Ocasio-Cortez said the Court was "corrupted by money and extremism" and undemocratic. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said the court was corrupt and that Congress must defend the nation against an "authoritarian capture". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In a statement, she said that corruption in the court had become a constitutional crisis that threatened democracy. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Legal experts said the case would likely fail, but was still important because it drew attention to the justices' conduct. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She argued that liberal democracies must deliver "material gains for the working class" to resist authoritarian movements and said that Trump's foreign policy sought to create "an age of authoritarianism" by replacing the rules-based ord… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She described the war in Gaza as a genocide and said that Western powers' inconsistent application of the rules-based order weakened democracies. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Later during the trip, at an event at the Technical University of Berlin, she incorrectly said that Venezuela was "below the equator". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: Committee assignments Committee on Energy and Commerce (2025–present) Subcommittee on Energy Subcommittee on Health Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Past committee assignments Committee on Oversight and Accountability (2019–… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: The proposal would cap annual rent increases and ensure access to social welfare programs for people with convictions and undocumented immigrants. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She has said she has an open mind about nuclear power's role in the Green New Deal. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: She also said that AI data centers could adversely affect water supplies across entire states and criticized lobbyists who dismissed the problem as an "urban legend" or refused to acknowledge it. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: Locals said they had not had clean drinking water since construction of the data center began in 2018. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: To illustrate her concerns, Ocasio-Cortez brought two jars of dirty water from private citizens' wells in Morgan County to a hearing with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials; after the hearing, EPA officials pro… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: In 2021, she said of Israel, "Apartheid states aren't democracies." Ocasio-Cortez condemned the October 7 attacks, calling them "horrifying attacks against innocent civilians". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She has said the U.S. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• investigation: When asked what the Biden administration could have done better in the situation, Ocasio-Cortez said it could have enforced its red line on the Rafah offensive, investigated its weapons shipments to Israel, imposed tougher sanctions in r… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: During a panel discussion at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 13, 2026, Ocasio-Cortez said the situation in Gaza was "enabled by U.S. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: She said the U.S. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: An Ocasio-Cortez spokesperson said that she had "participated in designing and voted for the toughest sanctions in recent memory". (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• disposition: Ukraine aid on its own has the votes to pass, incl mine." At the 62nd Munich Security Conference in February 2026, Ocasio-Cortez opposed any settlement that would reward Russian aggression, saying, "We shouldn't reward imperialism, and I… (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• resignation-call: In March 2022, Ocasio-Cortez called on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over his wife's texts urging President Trump's chief of staff to overturn the 2020 presidential election, raising a possible impeachment effort if he did not. (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]
• statement: On January 3, 2021, she said that the Trump–Raffensperger phone call constitu (as of 2026-09-01T04:08:14.083Z) — Wikipedia [cc-attribution]