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Posted on 03/26/2026 8:16:17 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
A Democratic congresswoman accused of siphoning millions in federal disaster funds allegedly sought a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump at a White House Christmas party.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was indicted in November on charges she stole $5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Cherfilus-McCormick approached Trump last year seeking clemency, a source familiar with the exchange told The Hill, even as she publicly insisted she is the victim of persecution by his Justice Department.
The allegations will be aired Thursday in the first public House Ethics Committee hearing. Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty and criticised the process, saying the committee denied her legal team a “reasonable time to prepare.”
“That raises serious concerns about due process and the fundamental rights every American is entitled to under our Constitution,” she said.
“We believe that Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick has an opportunity to defend herself,” said caucus chair Pete Aguilar, adding: “After the conclusion of those, we will see what happens.”
But The Hill reported that unease is growing among rank-and-file Democrats over whether defending her risks undermining their broader message.
The bipartisan ethics panel must agree on any recommendation.
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I suggest we put the Louisiana hound dog, Sen. John Kennedy, on them. He for sure will get to the bottom of things. His book is a great read. https://shorturl.at/N40W6
Does anybody know what the Democrat "broader message" is? Other than:
1. Orange man bad
2. Whitey bad
3. POCs really good
4. Kill babies
5. Invaders good
6. Communism and socialism outstanding!
7. Government corruption fantastic!
8. We be good with crime.
Darn, I missed the most obvious one! Thanks.
Cherfilus-McCormick approached Trump last year seeking clemency,...................., even as she publicly insisted she is the victim of persecution by his Justice Department.
There is nothing wrong and much good having skeptics on a topic as part of the team instead of being locked out of the official discussion. It’s healthy - get different points of view from your own “experts”.
But how would a skeptic dominate team be any less bent to their own orthodoxy than a team that excluded them.
I think the administration already has enough skeptics on its team of health/medical advisers.
Another day and we learn of millions more stolen from us. I want my money back and people jailed or deported penniless.
Protected Class Axxhole.
Cherfilus-McCormick approached Trump last year seeking clemency
I guess she’s from “The answer is always no unless you ask.” school of thought.
“But The Hill reported that unease is growing among rank-and-file Democrats over whether defending her risks undermining their broader message”.
Getting crowded under that bus but there’s room yet.
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