Rep. Krishnamoorthi faced backlash for pricey drinks at his losing Senate campaign party, fueling hypocrisy claims despite his affordability messaging.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., drew criticism after his Senate campaign’s election night party charged $13 for a bottle of water and $22 for a glass of wine, sparking online backlash given his public emphasis on affordability. The event occurred after he narrowly lost the Democratic primary to Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Despite raising over $30 million—much from a cryptocurrency-linked super PAC—the pricing fueled perceptions of hypocrisy, with critics highlighting the disconnect between his messaging and the event’s costs. The campaign did not respond publicly.