CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García is defending himself after the House slapped him with formal rebuke on Tuesday.

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The retiring representative came under fire for maneuvers that cleared the way for his chief of staff to run unopposed for his seat in the 2026 Democratic primary.

Congressman García maintains that he did nothing wrong, even though 23 House Democrats sided with Republicans in calling him out for so-called "election subversion."

"The vote on the disapproval resolution came about because one Democrat, and the entire MAGA Republican Caucus, brought it to the floor," García said.

García was in damage control mode on Wednesday, suggesting he is the victim of political vindictiveness.

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