Washington: A US Congresswoman who resigned amid lurid revelations about her private life and the publication of nude photos without her consent on Friday used her final vote in office to accuse President Donald Trump of “abuse of power over women.”
“As my last vote, I voted on impeachment proceedings because of the deepest abuse of power, including the abuse of power over women,” said Katie Hill in her final speech to Congress.
Hill, who had been seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, announced she was stepping down after accusations that she had a sexual relationship with a subordinate in violation of House ethics rules.
The California lawmaker denied that accusation but did admit that she and her husband — whom she is now divorcing — engaged in a three-way sexual relationship with a female campaign staffer.
This relationship would not fall under House ethics rules, as it occurred before Hill took office. But the House Committee on Ethics said it was investigating allegations against the 32-year-old lawmaker.
