Aaron Schock quit after his expenses claims came to light - and avoided an ethics probe . In farewell speech to Congress Illinois Republican , Two years from now , said he was like Honest Abe because he was experiencing adversity . Taxpayers were billed for him taking group including interns to Katie Perry , a private jet trip to watch NFL and for his office being redecorated . Flamboyant politician had been rising star until it emerged he had channeled Downton Abbey for the $ 40,000 office makeover . Federal authorities are looking into his claims while his father has said : '33 he ’ ll be successful , if he ’ s not in jail . '
Aaron Schock quit after his expenses claims came to light - and avoided an ethics probe . In farewell speech to Congress Illinois Republican , 33 , said he was like Honest Abe because he was experiencing adversity . Taxpayers were billed for him taking group including interns to Katie Perry , a private jet trip to watch NFL and for his office being redecorated . Flamboyant politician had been rising star until it emerged he had channeled Downton Abbey for the $ 40,000 office makeover . Federal authorities are looking into his claims while his father has said : 'Two years from now he ’ ll be successful , if he ’ s not in jail . '