A Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives resigned “effective immediately” from Congress on Tuesday as she was on the verge of being expelled as part of an ethics probe into her use of campaign funds.
“Rather than play these political games, I choose to step away,” wrote Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida.
— Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (@CongresswomanSC) April 21, 2026
“This was not a fair process. The Ethics Committee refused my new attorney’s reasonable request for time to prepare my defense.”
“I will not stand by and pretend that this has been anything other than a witch hunt. I simply cannot stand by and allow my due process rights to be trampled on, and my good name to be tarnished.”
If anyone is wondering why @CongresswomanSC is being expelled…
Here are 25 reasons. https://t.co/Tao8eeNdx2
— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) April 21, 2026
The Associated Press reports: “Members of the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday had been set to weigh what punishment to recommend after they found she committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards, including breaking campaign finance laws.
“Republicans had already called for the expulsion of Cherfilus-McCormick, who was in her third term and was running for reelection in a southeastern Florida district. She is also facing federal criminal charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in coronavirus disaster relief funds and using the money to buy items such as a 3-carat yellow diamond ring.
“Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and says she is not guilty of ethics violations, either.”
Sheila McCormick has been found guilty on 25 counts yet she still refuses to resign, so she will now be EXPELLED. It shouldn’t take 3+ years to investigate corruption, House Ethics needs a COMPLETE overhaul. pic.twitter.com/mQsTK3yLOH
— Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) April 21, 2026
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‘This is disgraceful’: Democrat guilty of violating House rules, faces expulsion
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