Speaker Johnson: Cherfilus-McCormick ‘should be expelled’
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Speaker Mike Johnson believes Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick should be expelled from Congress.
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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated his belief that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) should be expelled from Congress. Johnson indicated he expects the House to agree with this decision regarding the Florida Democrat. This declaration follows closely on the heels of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announcing their plans to resign from office. Both Swalwell and Gonzales were facing allegations of sexual misconduct and opted to leave rather than face potential expulsion proceedings. Johnson's comments suggest a potential push for Cherfilus-McCormick's removal from the House.
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Speaker Mike Johnson stated his belief that the House should agree to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
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