Aaron Schock, a rising star in the Republican Party who loved to pose shirtless on Instagram and mingle with celebrities, has resigned from Congress.
The 33-year old Representative from Illinois recently came under fire for remodeling his office to resemble the set of Downton Abbey, a move Schock claimed was done by an interior designer for free.
But the this decision prompted an investigation into Schock's campaign spending, with USA Today reporting he had spent over $100,000 on prior remodeling.
He had also used a private plane for travel in apparent violation of House rules and federal law, once taking staffers to a Katy Perry concert.
The Chicago Sun-Times, meanwhile, tracked improper payments for campaign events, including a Chicago Bears game.
In a statement, Schock said he was stepping down because "the constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself.
"I have always sought to do what's best for my constituents and I thank them for the opportunity to serve."
Asked a few weeks ago about critics who questioned the unusual office redesign, Schock shrugged and replied: "Haters are gonna hate, hate, hate."
Hmmm... quoting Taylor Swift, arguably the most popular person on the planet?
Perhaps Schock actually resigned to run for President. Anyone who corners the Taylor Swift fan market pretty much has the 2016 election won.
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