Six of Rep. Jeff Van Drew's (D-N.J.) staff members tendered their resignations on Sunday, explaining in a letter that Drew's "decision to join the ranks of the Republican Party led by Donald Trump does not align with the values we brought to this job when we joined his office," and they "can no longer in good conscience continue our service." Van Drew is a House freshman from a New Jersey swing district and the most prominent Democrat to oppose impeaching President Trump. He made his decision after meeting with Trump on Friday, Politico reports.
The exodus from Van Drew's office includes his legislative director, communications director, and director for constituency relations. His chief of staff is expected to stay on. Cheri Bustos, chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said the departing staffers could work for the DCCC until they line up new jobs that "align with their values."
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