November 20, 2025
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Steube to force expulsion vote on Cherfilus-McCormick

Republican Rep. Greg Steube said he will force a House vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick after her indictment alleging she stole about $5 million in disaster relief funds. He publicly demanded her resignation and said he would file an expulsion resolution if she refuses, calling the alleged fraud disqualifying for office.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Rep. Greg Steube publicly called for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation and said he would file an expulsion resolution if she refuses.
  • Steube framed the allegation that Cherfilus-McCormick stole $5 million in disaster relief funds as disqualifying for holding office.
  • The reported allegation concerns purported theft of $5 million in disaster funds linked to Cherfilus-McCormick.
  • Steube’s stated plan — filing an expulsion resolution — is intended to force an expulsion vote in the House.
  • PBS News reported these developments on 2025-11-20 in a segment titled "WATCH: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick responds to charges of stealing $5 million in disaster funds."

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📰 Sources (2)

WATCH: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick responds to charges of stealing $5 million in disaster funds
PBS News by Kate Payne, Associated Press November 20, 2025
New information:
  • Steube publicly called for Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation and stated he would file an expulsion resolution if she refuses.
  • His statement framed alleged $5 million fraud as disqualifying for office.