ABC News anchor Jonathan Karl pressed Ocasio-Cortez about whether she does think the wages are why Bezos is a billionaire. She “certainly thinks it’s part of the equation,” she said, adding that she thinks Bezos should pay more in taxes and increase Amazon’s benefits, including free college tuition and health care.

“These allegations are absurd,” Amazon said in a statement. “Amazon associates receive industry-leading pay starting at $15 an hour. …Amazon pre-pays 95% of continuing education tuition costs through its Career Choice program for associates who want to pursue in-demand careers.”