Dive Deeper: Florida Democrat Faces Possible Expulsion From Congress After Being Found Guilty of 25 Ethics Violations
"Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20) has tendered her resignation effective Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. ET.
"As RedState reported on March 27, the House Ethics Commission found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty on 25 of 27 ethics violations, including violating campaign finance laws after she accepted more than $5 million in FEMA funds for a family business, and then spent the bulk of that money to fund her 2022 congressional campaign.
"As is the stance of many a politician of late, Cherfilus-McCormick expressed outrage, cried racism, and claimed it was a witch hunt to distract from the Epstein Files. However, after the ethics verdict came out, Cherfilus-McCormick had a "come to Jesus" meeting with her Democrat caucus to get an idea of whether she had the votes to avoid being expelled.
"The fact that Republican Rep. Ana Paulina Luna (FL-13) wanted her head on a platter probably added to the pressure.
"Before a vote on her expulsion, Cherfilus-McCormick submitted her formal resignation letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson.
I hereby resign my office from 119th Congress as Representative for Florida's 20th Congressional District, effective Tuesday April 21, 2026: 1:30 p.m.
It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the people of my district. I remain proud of the work we have accomplished on behalf of our communities.
After careful reflection and prayer, I have concluded that it is in the best interest of my constituents and the institution that I step aside at this time.
I remain committed to supporting a smooth transition and ensuring continuity of service for the district.
"However, on her Congressional X account, Cherfilus-McCormick once again cried foul, declaring that the process was not fair and that due process was not allowed to be fully meted out." . . .
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell (As the Girl Turns) is a contributor at Redstate and other publications. Jennifer writes on Politics, Pop Culture, and the American story, with occasional detours into Reinvention, Yoga, and Food. You can read more about Jennifer's world at her As the Girl Turns website. You can also follow her on X and Facebook.
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