AOC is nowhere near a millionaire, so no, she did not become a millionaire overnight. She is worth about $125k.
In 2023, AOC owned up to $46,000 in assets — and had at least $15,000 in student loan debt — her latest disclosure said. She makes $174,000 a year.
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Before she was elected to Congress, she had some hope of her publishing company becoming worth something. Being elected to Congress has lowered her chances of becoming a millionaire.
If she keeps saving for several decades of being in Congress, she will be a millionaire. If she writes a successful book, she will be a millionaire. If she leaves Congress, and gets a better paying private sector job, she will be a millionaire. Or, if she marries he boyfriend, who is very successful, she will be a millionaire.
Again, she is not trump. trump is known for being a deadbeat. he has gotten more in debt forgiveness than his net worth. That is just disturbing.