Freshman Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) is resigning amid a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a staffer, which were followed by leaked naked pictures she threatened to sue the Daily Mail and other publications over.
“It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress,” said the 32-year-old rising Democratic star in an unnecessarily lengthy statement. “This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I believe it is the best thing for my constituents, my community, and our country.”
“Having private photos of personal moments weaponized against me has been an appalling invasion of my privacy,” Hill said, adding “It’s also illegal, and we are currently pursuing all of our available legal options.”
Hill also apologized “For the mistakes made along the way and the people who have been hurt.”
It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I believe it is the best thing for my constituents, my community, and our country.
See my official statement below. pic.twitter.com/nG97RQIwvO
— Rep. Katie Hill (@RepKatieHill) October 27, 2019
As Fox News‘s Chad Pergram notes, Hill’s resignation is a significant hit to the Democrats. Not only did she flip a red seat blue last cycle, she was promoted onto the House Democratic Whip team by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and had also become Vice Chair of the House Oversight Committee.
Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) to resign amid ethics investigation/relationships with aides/photos. This is a big resignation for Democrats. They flipped that seat from red to blue last cycle, defeating Rep. Steve Knight (R-CA). She is expected to quit by the end of the end of the wk
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 27, 2019
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) rewarded Hill for her victory last fall promoting her onto the House Democratic Whip Team. Hill also secured a position as the Vice Chair of the House Oversight Committee.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) October 27, 2019
Earlier this month, Hill hired a group of Democratic Party super-lawyers to threaten publications, including the Daily Mail, that have dared to republish naked photos of the Congresswoman with one of her legislative aides, with whom she allegedly had a yearslong “throuple” relationship with her ex-husband, Kenny Heslep.
The Mail published a series of nude photo of Hill and a former female staffer. Red State previously reported that Hill had been involved in a “long-term relationship” with the staffer and her husband. Hill is openly bisexual, and is one of the few members of Congress openly so.
Hill eventually admitted to the affair with the staffer, however she denies having an affair with legislative director Graham C. Kelly, who was also part of her campaign. Moreover, the Washington Examiner reported that she continued to pay consulting fees to the female staffer
Of note, having sexual relationships with staffers is against Congressional ethics rules, and Hill denied during her 2018 campaign - where she unseated a longtime Republican incumbent - that she had an “inappropriate relationship”, but denied that she had a long-term “romantic affair” with any staffers.
via zerohedge
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Wonder what the Liberal/Dems will put in her place. Unfortunately this is about the morals level of their candidates. Lying in NOT a virtue.
“Of note, having sexual relationships with staffers is against Congressional ethics rules, and Hill denied during her 2018 campaign – where she unseated a longtime Republican incumbent – that she had an “inappropriate relationship”, but denied that she had a long-term “romantic affair” with any staffers.”
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP! GOD BLESS THE USA!
She should step down she should get her benefits for serving she should have to pay restitution for all the bonuses she paid out. Anything she was involved with should be thrown out. Proves that the democrats are no better than the republicans.
In her “Statement of Resignation” She mentions “Mistakes I made” I wonder if her “Lover” appreciates being called a “Mistake” or is that just a “Left Handed Blanket Apology” for her choices
during her stay in Government being empowered to do as she chose and just now is seeing as the Light shines upon the “Darkness”of her deeds the Damage she has done to her Peers ,Friends, Family, Constituents , Congress and the Reputation of America ,Here and Abroad !Better Luck Next Time !
More important here is ol nan loses a vote on impeachment if she has to bring the circus to the floor. As for replacing the so esteemed Ms Hill, Im not sure but doesnt replacing her involve a special election?
Freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill’s lesbian sex life is none my business…not until it involved a young member of her staff, ten years her junior, and not until her husband joined into this three-some sexual activity…Hill turned a heavy red district in California blue and now we see the result of her first year in office. It is behavior unbecoming of any elected official. When does a person’s sex life, any communist leanings or any corrupt behavior start meaning something in Washington, or are we pretending that getting fucked by these morons is acceptable in this Republic?
If so, then we all need to kiss our ass goodbye as this is the beginning of the end of our Democracy….these low-life morons and this ‘anything goes’ mentality of this ignorant 30’s something must be destroyed. Congress is not a sandbox or a playpen! The voters deserve more from those we elect.
What really pisses me off is that for ten days many of us knew this story that was being ignored by the local media in Los Angeles, then insultingly the first headline this week was not about sex but about Hill’s denial…and the first 4 to 5 paragraphs in the story gave her cover instead of starting out describing the sexual allegations of this New Democratic Representative in Congress…we are allowing the media to cover and drive the agenda to the point that Democrats can do no wrong and its outrageous! Her stupid apology is not worth the paper she wipes her ass with…the disgusting images on the internet of her sexual proclivities with this young woman were moronic, they said it all…”PRIVATE ACTIVITY” MY ASS! At least this village idiot had the good sense to resign…
Also she lied to Congress under oath so she should also be held on perjury charges
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/28/nancy-pelosi-on-katie-hills-resignation-she-made-a-great-contribution-as-leader-of-freshman-class/
This uttered by another woman who is truly embarrassing to the gender:
“Congresswoman Katie Hill came to Congress with a powerful commitment to her community and a bright vision for the future, and has made a great contribution as a leader of the Freshman Class,” Pelosi said in a statement.
Powerful commitment to YOUR community of treasonous liars. There fixed it.
Bright vision of the future? Would that be towards her love life? How sweet Nancy, but she was not supposed to lie and her commitment should be to the American People. Kind of what you FORGOT was your job as well. And as a woman, if you think this is making woman more equal, you really are pathetic.
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP! GOD BLESS THE USA!
I sure hope we can flip this seat back to Red. Hope Any Twosome Newsom doesn’t get to name her replacement.
I don’t support Katie Hill. Yet, I firmly believe that no employer has the right to “prohibit” consensual after work hours dating, between 2 unmarried adults. Many people find mates at work; all encounters are not exploitive. If 2 people are seen together at a restaurant, or movie theater, after work, should they be subject to “interrogation”, or “discipline”? Civil Rights of privacy & free association are at play here. You can add Constitutional Rights, when dealing with a public employer, like Congress.
As on Employer (American citizen) of Congress, I say NO. There are Congressional Code of Conduct. I know no liberal dems or rhinos care about this, but Ms. Hill broke the conduct by having, though adult consensual, it was with a staffer. Which is against Congressional Code of Conduct.
And let’s not forget this consensual
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/10/10/trump_does_impression_of_peter_strzok_and_lisa_page_conversing_oh_god_i_love_you_lisa.html
Also didn’t a former president get “impeached” because he lied “UNDER OATH” about a consensual act with a staffer? Yep!
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP! GOD BLESS THE USA!
I asked my Congressman. Peter King (Republican), not to vote to impeach Bill Clinton, back in the 1990’s. He agreed with me. Monica was 22, when these acts began. The behavior was terrible, but it didn’t rise to the level of impeachment, he said. I was very pleased when the Senate chose not to throw Clinton out of office, and I was not a Bill Clinton fan!
Was Hillary the one behind the camera?
Her constituents must really be proud !
Going to step down due to the sex scandal-ethics probe. But on her walk of shame, what does she do for her Nancy?
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/31/the-midnight-ride-katie-hills-career-methree-democrats-final-act-vote-trump-impeachment-inquiry/
“And so today, as my last vote, I voted on impeachment proceedings. Not just because of corruption, obstruction of justice, or gross misconduct, but because of the deepest abuse of power including the abuse of power over women,” Hill said on the House floor.”
Hey Kate, only you can have power over a woman? Ms. Ethics made sure Nancy had a vote for her un-ethical un-american resolution.
“Today, as my final act, I voted to move forward with the impeachment of Donald Trump on behalf of the women of the United States of America,” she continued.”
Don’t speak for this Woman. Final act should be you go to jail or get a BIG fine, pay back your salary, pay back for your “cadillac health insurance” for breaking your Congressional ethics code while SLEEPING with a woman staffer. God you sound just like Bill Clinton.
GOD BLESS PRESIDENT TRUMP! GOD BLESS THE USA