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She denies wrongdoing, has pleaded not guilty, and is entitled to a trial. At the same time, the House’s own ethics process has already found wrongdoing on most counts, which is why calls for resignation are growing from both sides of the aisle.
Whether she should resign now is a political judgment, not a legal requirement. Legally, she can stay until convicted or expelled. Politically, the pressure will likely increase as the trial date approaches in 2026.
