MET Gala: Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez's controversial dress that was endorsed by Joe Biden
The Democrat wore an outfit with the inscription in large letters "Tax the rich" (taxes for the rich); amid criticism, the president the president supported her with an indirect message
The traditional gala of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (MET) tends to arouse passions and controversies that emerge from the outfits worn by celebrities. This year, the focus of criticism fell on Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the few political figures summoned to the event.
A reference to the most progressive wing of the American left, she wore a white mermaid dress on Monday with big red letters that read "Tax the rich" (Taxes for the rich). The inscription of the design made by the renowned New York brand Brother Vellies was controversial for many, given the exclusivity and luxury that both the chosen designer and the gala itself imply. Despite criticism, Ocasio-Cortez received indirect endorsement from President Joe Biden, who posted a tweet in favor of the tax measures.
“I don't want to punish anyone's success, but the rich have been getting a free ride at the expense of the middle class for far too long. I intend to pass one of the largest middle class tax cuts ever, so that those at the top pay their fair share, "wrote the President of the United States this morning.
Although some users of social networks have celebrated the political activism in the initiative of the congresswoman, others considered incongruous that the message of Ocasio-Cortez was emitted in this exclusive annual event, whose entrance costs around 30,000 euros for those who are not part from the VIP guest list.
Look, I don’t want to punish anyone’s success, but the wealthy have been getting a free ride at the expense of the middle class for too long.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 14, 2021
I intend to pass one of the biggest middle class tax cuts ever — paid for by making those at the top pay their fair share.
“Look, I adore Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but going to a Met gala wearing a dress that says 'Tax the rich' seems to me as empty a gesture as going to buy steaks with a shirt that says 'Meat is murder' [ meat is death] ”, fired a Twitter user, in repudiation of the actions of the Democrat.
Another Argentine Twitter user made a parallel between Ocaso-Cortez and the former first lady Eva Duarte, an icon of Peronism. “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez enjoyed the party of the richest richest people in the world, with gold earrings and a dress that demanded taxes from the richest. Because if you want to be Evita, you have to be a hypocrite, "she shot.
Miren qué yo adoro a Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, pero ir a una Gala del Met con un vestido que dice «Tax the rich» me parece un gesto tan vacío como ir a comprar bisteces con una playera que dice «Meat is murder».
— Pablo Rendón (@pagusrendon) September 14, 2021
Pero pues ora sí que cada quien su lenguaje simbólico, ¿veá?
Far from remaining silent, Ocaso-Cortez came out to defend herself from the attacks, and indicated that "the medium is the message." In her Instagram account, next to the photo from Monday night, she wrote: “Proud to work with Aurora James, a female designer, black and immigrant, who went from starting her dream with Brother Vellies at a flea market in Brooklyn. to win the Council of Fashion Designers of America, against all odds. "
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez disfrutó de la fiesta de los ricos más ricos del mundo, con aros de oro y un vestido que pedía impuestos a los más ricos.
— OB (@osvaldobazan) September 14, 2021
Porque si querés ser Evita, tenés que ser hipócrita. pic.twitter.com/6D1NGPZT2s
“Now, it is time to take care of children, health and climate action. Taxes for the rich, ”she confirmed. And she concluded: “Before everyone freaks out, New York officials are regularly invited to the event and attend because of their oversight responsibility for cultural institutions that serve the public. The dress is borrowed ”.
“I don't want to punish anyone's success, but the rich have been getting a free ride at the expense of the middle class for far too long. I intend to pass one of the largest middle class tax cuts ever, so that those at the top pay their fair share, "wrote the President of the United States this morning.
Look, I don't want to punish anyone’s success, but the wealthy have been getting a free ride at the expense of the middle class for too long.
