Dec 6, 2019 - Politics & Policy

Duncan Hunter to resign from Congress

Orion Rummler

In this image, Duncan walks through a crowd of reporters and TV cameras. — Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) on Dec. 3 in San Diego, California. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) announced his resignation from Congress on Friday, three days after pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds.

The state of play: Hunter's exit also comes a day after the House Ethics Committee instructed him to stop voting in light of his guilty plea. Hunter's plea agreement said he and his wife spent over $150,000 of campaign funds on personal expenses, including meals and luxury vacations, per CBS News.

“Shortly after the Holidays I will resign from Congress. It has been an honor to serve the people of California’s 50th District, and I greatly appreciate the trust they have put in me over these last 11 years.”

— Duncan Hunter's statement on Friday, per CNBC

Go deeper: Ethics Committee instructs Duncan Hunter to stop voting in the House

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