Escalation: Calls for Cherfilus-Mccormick Expulsion Intensify

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong support for the expulsion of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, citing findings from the House Ethics Committee that revealed over two dozen ethics violations. These violations include allegations of misusing $5 million in federal disaster relief funds for her congressional campaign. Johnson stated that the facts presented by the Ethics Committee are 'indisputable' and indicated that a consensus for her removal is likely among House members.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced confidence that there are enough votes to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, potentially as soon as next week. She noted that both Republicans and Democrats have expressed frustration with Cherfilus-McCormick and are prepared to support her ouster. A resolution for her expulsion is expected to be introduced by Rep. Greg Steube after the Ethics Committee's upcoming sanctions hearing on April 21.

Cherfilus-McCormick, who has denied any wrongdoing, stated she will not resign, arguing that expelling members without formal findings would set a dangerous precedent. She emphasized that her situation should not be compared to those of her colleagues who faced allegations of sexual misconduct.

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