Schock, who has denied frequent rumors about his sexuality, voted against marriage equality and lifting the ban on gays in the military.
He also came under fire for spending $40,000 to redecorate his congressional offices to resembleWhile in office, Schock voted against both marriage equality and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. He also opposed adding sexual orientation and gender identity to federal hate crimes laws and using government funds to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act.
Aaron Schock speaks with guests during the Grammys on the Hill awards on April 14, 2010 in Washington, DC.In 2015, an ethics investigation was started into allegations that Schock misused funds to pay for private flights, new cars, concert tickets and other perks. He was also accused of letting a lobbying group pay to bring his personal photographer with him on an all-expenses-paid trip to India.
The following year he was indicted on federal corruption charges—including mail fraud, filing false tax returns, submitting false reports to the FEC and misappropriating more than $100,000 in government funds. The disgraced pol went off the grid after stepping down—reportedly traveling to Machu Picchu with his father—but he resurfaced in 2016, when he moved to the popular gay neighborhood of West Hollywood in L.A.
In early June, FEC filings from Schock raised speculation he was planning another bid for office, but he denied those rumors, as well.
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