Democrats Split as Ethics Panel Finds Colleague Guilty of Stealing FEMA Funds
Intra-Party Split Detected
Growing number of House Democrats calling for Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation or supporting expulsion, breaking with leadership's wait-and-see approach
Left says
- •Democrats are increasingly calling for Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation, with several lawmakers stating they would vote for expulsion if she doesn't step down voluntarily
- •The Ethics Committee process should be allowed to conclude before taking any action, and members deserve due process protections even when facing serious allegations
- •Republicans should also address their own members facing ethics violations, including Rep. Tony Gonzales who admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide
- •The narrow Republican House majority creates political pressure to avoid resignations that could affect the balance of power
Right says
- •Cherfilus-McCormick stole $5 million in taxpayer disaster relief funds and used the money to bankroll her congressional campaign, representing a clear betrayal of public trust
- •The bipartisan Ethics Committee found overwhelming evidence of guilt on 25 of 27 charges, including campaign finance violations and filing false financial disclosures
- •Members who commit serious crimes like stealing taxpayer money should be expelled immediately rather than allowed to continue collecting government paychecks
- •This case mirrors George Santos, who was properly expelled for similar financial misconduct, demonstrating that party affiliation shouldn't protect corrupt members
Common Take
High Consensus- The House Ethics Committee found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 out of 27 alleged violations after a bipartisan vote
- The allegations involve $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds that were improperly paid to her family's health care company
- Cherfilus-McCormick faces separate federal criminal charges and has pleaded not guilty to all accusations
- Expulsion from Congress requires a two-thirds majority vote, meaning some Democrats would need to support removal
The Arguments
Right argues
Cherfilus-McCormick stole $5 million in taxpayer disaster relief funds and used it to bankroll her congressional campaign, with a bipartisan Ethics Committee finding overwhelming evidence of guilt on 25 of 27 charges including campaign finance violations and false financial disclosures.
Left counters
The Ethics Committee process should be allowed to conclude fully before taking action, and members deserve due process protections especially when facing parallel criminal proceedings that could be prejudiced by premature congressional action.
Left argues
Republicans should address their own members facing ethics violations, including Rep. Tony Gonzales who admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, rather than selectively targeting Democrats while protecting their own.
Right counters
The Gonzales case involves personal misconduct, while Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of stealing millions in taxpayer funds meant for disaster relief - a clear betrayal of public trust that directly harms constituents and democracy itself.
Right argues
This case mirrors George Santos, who was properly expelled for similar financial misconduct, demonstrating that party affiliation shouldn't protect corrupt members who commit serious crimes like stealing taxpayer money.
Left counters
The narrow Republican House majority creates political pressure to avoid resignations that could affect the balance of power, making this more about partisan advantage than genuine concern for ethics.
Left argues
Cherfilus-McCormick's attorney was denied reasonable time to prepare for the ethics hearing, raising serious due process concerns about the fundamental constitutional rights every American is entitled to under our legal system.
Right counters
Cherfilus-McCormick spent two years stonewalling the Ethics Committee investigation, repeatedly switching legal teams and dodging requests for testimony and evidence, forfeiting any claim to additional preparation time.
Challenge Questions
These questions target genuine internal contradictions — meant to provoke honest reflection.
Right asks Left
“If due process protections are so important that they justify keeping an allegedly corrupt member in Congress collecting taxpayer paychecks, why did Democrats support expelling George Santos before his criminal trial concluded, and how do you reconcile demanding Republicans address Tony Gonzales while simultaneously protecting Cherfilus-McCormick from consequences?”
Left asks Right
“If this is truly about upholding ethical standards rather than partisan politics, why are you pushing for immediate expulsion of a Democrat while remaining silent about Republican ethics violations, and how does the narrow House majority not create the same political incentives for Republicans that you criticize Democrats for having?”
Outlier Report
Left Fringe
Progressive activists like Nina Turner or Justice Democrats who might frame this as selective enforcement targeting a Black woman in Congress while Republicans escape consequences. Represents roughly 10-15% of the left.
Right Fringe
MAGA hardliners like Marjorie Taylor Greene or Matt Gaetz who might use this to attack all Democrats as inherently corrupt or claim it proves systemic Democratic Party criminality. Represents roughly 20-25% of the right.
Noise Assessment
Moderate noise level - while partisan figures will amplify for political gain, the bipartisan Ethics Committee findings and clear evidence limit performative positioning. Most discourse reflects genuine public concern about corruption.
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<p>A growing number of House Democrats are calling on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) to resign after the House Ethics Committee <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-guilty-ethics-trial" target="_blank">found her guilty of dozens of charges</a>, including serious financial misconduct.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Some of those lawmakers said they are at least open to voting to expel the Florida Democrat, creating substantial new pressure for her to be ousted from Congress by one means or another.</p><hr /><ul><li>Cherfilus-McCormick, who is also under federal indictment, said in a statement Friday: "I look forward to proving my innocence. Until then, my focus remains where it belongs: showing up for the great people of Florida's 20th District who sent me to Washington to fight for them."</li><li>The Ethics Committee is set to meet when the House returns in mid-April to vote on recommending punitive action, which could include fines, censure, or expulsion.</li></ul><p><strong>By the numbers: </strong>More than half a dozen House Democrats said they think Cherfilus-McCormick should resign after the panel said Friday morning they found 25 of the 27 charges against her were "proven by clear and convincing evidence."</p><ul><li>Few had said so publicly before <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/27/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-guilty-ethics-trial" target="_blank">Thursday's hearing</a>, in which Cherfilus-McCormick's lawyer struggled to withstand bitter questioning from members of the panel.</li><li>But the nature of the allegations — she is accused of laundering $5 million in government disaster relief funds and funneling them into her campaign — have had some Democrats <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/25/cherfilus-mccormick-ethics-democrats-expel-resign" target="_blank">increasingly uncomfortable</a> with her continued presence.</li></ul><p><strong>Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) </strong>said in a <a href="https://x.com/RepMGP/status/2037531005574164500?s=20" target="_blank">post on X</a> that Cherfilus-McCormick "should resign or be removed," later telling Axios she would vote to expel her.</p><p><strong>Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) </strong>told Axios her resignation would "be easier for everyone" and, asked if he would vote to expel her, said, "if someone's misbehaved in the way she's said to have misbehaved, I think every member of Congress, regardless of party, has to respond to that, and I think we will."</p><p><strong>Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) </strong>told Axios "she should resign," but that Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/house-ethics-investigation-tony-gonzales-affair" target="_blank">Tony Gonzales</a> (R-Texas) "must be pushed by Republicans to resign, too" after admitting to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.</p><p><strong>Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) </strong>also told Axios Cherfilus-McCormick should resign and that she would vote for expulsion, but that she also wants "us to address [Gonzales] at the same time."</p><p><strong>Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) </strong>told Axios: "She has to consider her constituents and the House Democratic caucus, so I think she should probably step aside ."</p><p><strong>Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) </strong>told <a href="https://x.com/maxpcohen/status/2037531966715674907?s=20" target="_blank">Punchbowl News</a> that she should resign, exclaiming, "I mean, what's the difference between that and <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/12/01/george-santos-house-expulsion-vote" target="_blank">George Santos</a>?"</p><p><strong>Between the lines: </strong>Many other Democrats declined to comment substantively on the matter, either saying they hadn't seen the case or deferring until the panel recommends a punishment.</p><ul><li>But even some of those lawmakers still acknowledged the picture is bleak for Cherfilus-McCormick. "Doesn't look good," Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), the chair of the House Democratic caucus, told Axios.</li><li>"I'll tell you that all the allegations are incredibly serious," said Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.).</li><li>Said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.): "I don't want to opine on the details of that yet, but it looks problematic."</li><li>"I'm obviously concerned about it," said Rep. Darren Soto (D-Fla.).</li></ul><p><strong>House Minority Leader <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/cherfilus-mccormick-jeffries-democrats-trial" target="_blank">Hakeem Jeffries</a> (D-N.Y.)</strong> similarly declined to weigh in until after the Ethics committee's mid-April meeting.</p><ul><li>"As I understand it, the Ethics Committee has one final step in their process. I'm not going to get out ahead of the Ethics Committee process that will be completed upon our return, and then I have more to say," he told reporters.</li><li>Some lawmakers went further, with Rep. Mark Veasey (D-Texas) arguing that Cherfilus-McCormick's criminal trial should be what determines her political fate.</li></ul>
<p>A bipartisan panel of House Ethics Committee members found Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/cherfilus-mccormick-ethics-committee-trial-public" target="_blank">Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick</a> (D-Fla.) guilty of financial misconduct and other charges on summary judgment following a testy, hours-long hearing.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The Ethics Committee will meet in mid-April to decide on appropriate punitive action, which could include fines, censure or even expulsion.</p><hr /><ul><li>Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has said he plans to force a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-expel-congress-vote" target="_blank">vote on expelling Cherfilus-McCormick</a> as soon as the Ethics Committee process wraps up.</li><li>House Democratic leadership has argued such a step should not be taken until Cherfilus-McCormick's criminal trial is resolved — though their members <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/cherfilus-mccormick-jeffries-democrats-trial" target="_blank">are growing increasingly uncomfortable</a> with the situation.</li><li>Cherfilus-McCormick, for her part, has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty to the charges against her in her criminal campaign finance case.</li></ul><p><strong>What happened: </strong>The committee said in a statement Friday<strong> </strong>that 25 of the 27 counts Cherfilus-McCormick was accused of were "proven by clear and convincing evidence."</p><ul><li>The allegations include 18 counts of campaign finance violations, five counts of false financial disclosures, three counts of misusing official funds and one count of "lack of candor" with the Ethics Committee.</li><li>The charges center on a $5 million government overpayment to Cherfilus-McCormick's family health care company, which was allegedly funneled through conduits and family members to her 2022 House campaign.</li><li>The summary judgment comes after a two-year investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick that has dogged her for much of her congressional tenure.</li></ul><p><strong>Between the lines: </strong>The hearing got testy at times, with committee members venting that Cherfilus-McCormick spent years dodging their requests for testimony and evidence and repeatedly switching up her legal team.</p><ul><li>William Barzee, Cherfilus-McCormick's attorney hired weeks ago after her previous lawyer <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/cherfilus-mccormick-house-ethics-hearing-lawyer" target="_blank">withdrew from the case</a>, argued he was given insufficient time to adequately represent the Florida congresswoman.</li><li>He made the case that she could not be properly defended while her criminal trial was ongoing, saying it precluded her from testifying and potentially tainted a future jury.</li><li>The committee rejected a motion for a delay, however, with Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest (R-Miss.) telling Barzee: "For you to sit here and make the claim that we, the committee is trying to trample upon the rights of your client, I take offense to that."</li></ul><p><strong>What happened: </strong>Barzee argued that Cherfilus-McCormick wasn't personally responsible for her campaign's finances, citing an affidavit from a staffer who testified she "did not participate in administrative or financial tasks."</p><ul><li>He said Cherfilus-McCormick was legitimately paid by her family's company, Trinity Health Care Services, for her work to increase vaccine rates among minority communities.</li><li>"Trinity did what businesses do when they get a large influx of money ... they often pay it out in profit to their owners," Barzee said, arguing the company, not the congresswoman, was responsible for misallocating taxpayer funds.</li><li>As for the lack of material evidence from Cherfilus-McCormick, Barzee argued Trinity is a family business and that "in the Haitian American community, it is not unusual for these types of agreements to be made orally, to be made with a handshake."</li></ul><p><strong>The intrigue: </strong>Cherfilus-McCormick "previously earned $86,000 a year," Ethics Committee director of investigations Brittney Pescatore told the panel. </p><ul><li>"Suddenly there is an overflow of money and it all goes to her for reasons that are not dictated," she added.</li><li>Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.), the panel's ranking member, said Barzee's arguments about the lack of a paper trail "strained credibility."</li><li>Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) called the scant evidence Barzee did present to the committee "frankly offensive."</li></ul>
<p>House Democrats say privately that they may be unable to maintain their silence much longer on the explosive allegations of misuse of taxpayer funds against Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/cherfilus-mccormick-house-ethics-hearing-lawyer" target="_blank">Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick</a> (D-Fla.).</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>Cherfilus-McCormick, who has denied any wrongdoing, may face calls for resignation or even expulsion from her own party if the Ethics Committee process goes as many of her colleagues expect it to.</p><hr /><ul><li>House Democratic leadership has thus far maintained that they will defend Cherfilus-McCormick's right to remain in Congress until she gets full due process before the panel.</li><li>But there is growing discomfort with her continued presence in the caucus, given the severe nature of the allegations, centered on the charge that she fraudulently funneled $5 million in FEMA funds to her campaign.</li><li>A Cherfilus-McCormick spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. </li></ul><p><strong>What we're hearing: </strong>Several House Democrats, speaking on the condition of anonymity to share details about sensitive internal dynamics, said the taboo on publicly discussing Cherfilus-McCormick's ouster may soon be broken.</p><ul><li>"If the Ethics panel's decision appears to be based on the evidence, and she's found culpable for this misuse of campaign dollars, I won't hesitate to call for resignation," one told Axios.</li><li>Another House Democrat predicted a lot of Democrats will call for Cherfilus-McCormick to resign if she is found guilty by the panel, and that many will support expulsion if she doesn't.</li><li>A third told Axios of the allegations against Cherfilus-McCormick: "If found guilty, that is a disqualifying offense."</li></ul><p><strong>State of play: </strong>Cherfilus-McCormick is set to <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/cherfilus-mccormick-ethics-committee-trial-public" target="_blank">face a rare public trial</a> before an Ethics Committee adjudicatory subcommittee on Thursday afternoon. </p><ul><li>In addition to the alleged misuse of federal funds, Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of tax fraud and campaign finance violations.</li><li>The panel will then rule on the merits of the allegations against her and recommend a punishment — which could include fines, censure or expulsion — though that could take weeks or even months.</li><li>Cherfilus-McCormick is also set to go to trial next month in a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-indicted-democrat-fema" target="_blank">federal criminal case</a> against her, in which she faces up to 53 years in prison if convicted. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.</li></ul><p><strong>Between the lines: </strong>Republicans hold a narrow 217 to 214 majority in the House, leading congressional leaders in both parties to scramble to avoid any resignations or other premature vacancies.<strong> </strong></p><ul><li>That rally-around-the-flag dynamic has some members grumbling. "There are some very serious accusations against many members. If any of them are true, in many cases, they should probably be ... expelled," the third House Democrat who spoke anonymously told Axios.</li><li>That lawmaker complained that the Ethics process is "fundamentally broken" and has been "deeply disappointed about the pace and disjointed approach so far" in investigations of several members, including Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/19/house-ethics-investigation-rep-cory-mills" target="_blank">Cory Mills</a> (R-Fla.).</li></ul><p><strong>The intrigue: </strong>The matter was briefly brought up at a House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday evening, multiple lawmakers who were present confirmed to Axios.</p><ul><li>"It came up, but only in the context of trying to decide, as a caucus, how to respond to it this week," one said, saying there "wasn't anything settled."</li><li>Cherfilus-McCormick's trial was compared in the meeting to the truncated Ethics investigation into former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/12/01/george-santos-house-expulsion-vote" target="_blank">was expelled</a> after a final Ethics report was released accusing him of a "complex web of unlawful activity."</li></ul><p><strong>What they're saying: </strong>House Democratic caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), asked about the Cherfilus-McCormick at a press conference on Wednesday, told reporters, "We'll see what happens in the Ethics Committee."</p><ul><li>Cherfilus-McCormick "has an opportunity to defend herself both from the allegations here [in Congress] as well as those in a courtroom," he added. "After the conclusion of those ... we will have conversations with our colleagues on what it looks like."</li><li>Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), asked by Axios about Cherfilus-McCormick on Tuesday, replied: "Next question?"</li></ul>
<img src="https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/this-scandal-ridden-democrat-just-got-one-step-closer-to-being-expelled-from-congress.jpg?id=65416257&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C69%2C0%2C38" /><br /><br /><p>Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida just got one step closer to being expelled from the House of Representatives. </p><p>The House Ethics investigative subcommittee effectively found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of nearly every campaign finance violation levied against her earlier this year. The bipartisan panel voted to start the process that could lead to Cherfilus-McCormick's expulsion after she was <a href="https://www.theblaze.com/news/another-democrat-in-hot-water-over-covid-linked-fraud-allegations" target="_blank">accused</a> of laundering millions of dollars worth of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds related to a COVID-era contract into her campaign account. </p><p class="pull-quote">'That raises serious concerns about due process.'</p><p>"After careful deliberation that lasted until well past midnight, the adjudicatory subcommittee found that Counts 1-15 and 17-26 of the [Statement of Alleged Violations] have been proven," the committee <a href="https://ethics.house.gov/press-releases/statement-of-the-chairman-and-ranking-member-of-the-committee-on-ethics-regarding-representative-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-11/">said</a> in a statement. </p><p>"Shortly after the House returns from April recess, the full Committee will hold a hearing to determine what, if any, sanction would be appropriate for the Committee to recommend."</p><p><strong>RELATED: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/news/senate-approves-dhs-funding-but-there-s-a-catch">Senate approves DHS funding — but there's a catch</a></strong><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/news/senate-approves-dhs-funding-but-there-s-a-catch"></a></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="" class="rm-shortcode" id="6f9e5" src="https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=65416270&width=980" /> <small class="image-media media-photo-credit">Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images</small></p><p>This verdict came after the committee's six-hour hearing Thursday, which was the first public ethics hearing since 2010. </p><p>Cherfilus-McCormick is facing <a href="https://conduct.house.gov/investigation/24-7241" target="_blank">several accusations</a> in addition to a federal <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/south-florida-congresswoman-charged-stealing-5-million-fema-funds-and-making-illegal?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3/25/26%20AM:&utm_term=Punchbowl%20AM%20and%20Active%20Subscribers%20from%20Memberful%20Combined" target="_blank">criminal indictment</a> ranging from filing false financial disclosures, seeking "special favors" with earmark funding requests, and improperly using funds to finance her campaign.</p><p>Ahead of the hearing, Cherfilus-McCormick criticized the committee, saying her legal team was denied "reasonable time to prepare" for the trial. </p><p>"That raises serious concerns about due process and the fundamental rights every American is entitled to under our Constitution," Cherfilus-McCormick <a href="https://x.com/ChadPergram/status/2037158124793016492">said</a> in a statement. "While I am limited in what I can address due to an ongoing federal matter, I have cooperated fully within those constraints."</p><p><strong>RELATED: </strong><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/news/democrats-latest-victory-in-deep-red-mar-a-lago-district-offers-bleak-midterm-forecast"><strong>Democrats’ latest victory in deep-red Mar-a-Lago district offers bleak midterm forecast</strong></a></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="" class="rm-shortcode" id="72062" src="https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=65416272&width=980" /> <small class="image-media media-photo-credit">Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images</small></p><p>"I urge the Committee to follow its own precedents and uphold fairness and not allow this process to be driven by politics or numbers," Cherfilus-McCormick added. "I welcome the opportunity to set the record straight and challenge these inaccuracies, when I am legally able to do so. Make no mistake: I am innocent and I am a fighter. My district is made up of fighters. I will continue to fight for the people I was elected to serve.”</p><p>In order for Cherfilus-McCormick to be expelled, two-thirds of representatives would have to vote in favor of expulsion, requiring some Democrats to agree to vote with Republicans. </p><p><em>Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. </em><em><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/theblaze-articlelink" target="_self">Sign up here</a></em><em>!</em></p>
The full committee will recommend sanctions for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, after the House's April recess.
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