Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has been indicted after having a whirlwind of a good time on the taxpayer’s dime.
His lavish, jet-setting lifestyle was brought to the public’s attention when he spent $35,000 renovating his office in Congress in the style of “Downton Abbey.” The Department of Justice concluded its year-long investigation into his use of federal funds Thursday, two days after Donald Trump won the presidency.
“I simply cannot believe it has come to this,” a statement by Schock said. “I intend to not only prove these allegations false, but in the process expose this investigation for what it was.”
Schock was even kind enough to bring a taxpayer-funded photographer with him as he traveled the world like a celebrity.
He may be indicted, but these exclusive pictures sure make it look like it was worth it.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with Donald Trump](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/4D0CC721-E7F9-432F-95AE-044C3224DBDF.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with Donald Trump
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0735.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0381.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with actor Hugh Jackman at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gcf-selects20.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with actor Hugh Jackman at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with actress Katie Holmes at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/GCF-Selects09.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with actress Katie Holmes at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0377.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gcf-selects22.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/gcf-selects26.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/modi-selects00.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0630.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/modi-selects15.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1s0a3072.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0972.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0728.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0812.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_7961.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037O6915HighResHighRes.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_6036-HighResHighRes.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock and former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037O1319-LowRes.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock and former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o0304-1.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at the Global Citizen Festival
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Brazil](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Brazil-Trip-1.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Brazil
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4724.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4731.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/West-Point16.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4757.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/West-Point02.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4792.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4742.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037o4734.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock at West Point, Oct. 1.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with Pope Francis, Jan. 4, 2015.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Shock-Pope.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock with Pope Francis, Jan. 4, 2015.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0483.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0505.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0500-1.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_0499.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Canoa Quebrada, Brazil](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Day-01-APEX03.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Canoa Quebrada, Brazil
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Shock-India.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/India.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in India, May, 2014.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Canoa Quebrada, Brazil](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Day-01-APEX01.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, Canoa Quebrada, Brazil
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in Brazil](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Brazil-Trip-2.png)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock in Brazil
Cheers to you, Aaron Schock.
![Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock](https://dailycaller.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/037O8299-LowRes.jpg)
Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock
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