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Met Gala 2026 protests erupt as Jeff Bezos faces backlash during red carpet arrival
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Protesters demand action with banners aimed at Bezos
Met Gala 2026 drew heated attention outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art as protesters gathered in colorful outfits with signs reading “tax the rich” and “eat the rich.” The demonstrations also highlighted criticism aimed at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos while his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, attended the Costume Institute event. The contrast between spectacle and protest fueled renewed scrutiny of wealth and power.
- Protesters gathered outside the Met Gala in colorful outfits
- Signs demanded “tax the rich” and urged “eat the rich”
- Backlash focused on Jeff Bezos despite his wife’s attendance
- Banners called for “resistance red carpet” during the event
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