Met Gala Under Fire as Bezos Sponsorship Triggers Anti-Billionaire Backlash
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Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are lead sponsors and honorary chairs of this year's Met Gala, triggering protests and a growing anti-billionaire backlash across social media and activist groups; critics highlight wealth inequality and counterprogramming, while supporters note the gala raises a record $42 million for the Met's Costume Institute.
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