GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent
1 year ago

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expelled. While Santos survived two earlier expulsion efforts, a critical House Ethics Committee report released on Nov. 16 has convinced more members that his actions merit the House’s most severe punishment. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., acknowledged that the expulsion would set a new precedent, but he said he was confident the American people would welcome lawmakers being held to a higher standard. “As the Ethics Committee’s report lays out in thorough detail, Mr. Santos has repeatedly, egregiously and brazenly violated the public’s trust,” Wild said. He said he was concerned about the precedent it would set, but he also said that GOP leadership is telling members to “vote their conscience.” Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York held his weekly press conference with a massive photo next to him of Santos and Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia sitting in the House chamber together and laughing.

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George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee
1 month ago

George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Disgraced and ousted former Long Island Rep. George Santos had some choice words for the House Ethics Committee hours after it deadlocked on whether to release an investigative report into his onetime Republican colleague, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. The moment came Wednesday after Santos was asked his opinions on the unfolding situation surrounding Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Justice …

George Santos says he’ll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
9 months ago

George Santos says he’ll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York said Friday that he will leave the Republican Party and run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges. “After today’s embarrassing showing in the house I have reflected and decided that I can no longer be part of the Republican …

Expelled congressman George Santos announces he is re-running for Congress after turning up at SOTU
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Expelled congressman George Santos announces he is re-running for Congress after turning up at SOTU

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “New York hasn’t had a real conservative represent …

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion
1 year ago

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion

The Independent  

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George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200
1 year ago

George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — George Santos already has a new gig. The former congressman, fresh off his historic expulsion last week, has created a Cameo account where the public can pay for a personalized video message. “Look, they can boot me out of Congress but they can’t take away my good humor or my larger-than-life personality nor my good faith and …

Expelled Rep. George Santos launches videos on cameo in bold career move
1 year ago

Expelled Rep. George Santos launches videos on cameo in bold career move

Hindustan Times  

Former Representative George Santos, recently expelled from the House of Representatives, is taking an unexpected turn in his post-political career by offering personalised videos on Cameo. Representative George Santos, a Republican from New York, prior to a television interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. The US House expelled Santos, ending a brief but …

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?
1 year ago

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The strategy of association was evident as Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York castigated Republicans in comments leading up to Santos’ expulsion on Friday. “And then, when the information exploded into the public domain, continue to coddle George Santos and play footsie with him for the better part of …

Bribes, treason and hay bales: The chaotic history of expulsions from Congress
1 year ago

Bribes, treason and hay bales: The chaotic history of expulsions from Congress

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The latest blow of many to Mr Santos’s short yet tumultuous political career came …

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives

ABC  

Just before his fate was sealed by a history-making vote in the US congress, George Santos found himself at the centre of another shocking allegation. Key points: George Santos has been expelled from the US congress The House of Representatives voted 311-114 to remove him It follows an ethics committee report that said he stole campaign funds Fellow Republican Max …

'Spineless Republicans': MAGA influencers rage after expulsion of George Santos
1 year ago

'Spineless Republicans': MAGA influencers rage after expulsion of George Santos

Raw Story  

Former Rep. George Santos, the scandal-plagued New York Republican who has even been accused of stealing from one of his own colleagues' mothers, was expelled in an overwhelming vote on Friday. But rather than cheering on Republicans for upholding ethical standards by voting to expel Santos, many Trump-loving MAGA influencers raged at "cowardly" party members for turning on one of …

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues
1 year ago

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues

Raw Story  

The U.S. House of Representatives has formally expelled Rep. George Santos because of numerous alleged financial fraud and crimes and numerous congressional ethics violations. RELATED ARTICLE: George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote In May 2022, Suozzi disclosed several weeks past a federal deadline 10 stock trades in companies such as auto manufacturer General Motors, technology company NVIDIA Corporation and aerospace …

George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote
1 year ago

George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives in an overwhelming vote with more than 300 members voting to give him the boot. In the end, the vote wasn't close, as 311 members voted in favor of Santos' expulsion, 21 more than the 290 votes needed to reach the two-thirds majority threshold. Santos came under fire shortly …

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a blistering ethics report on his conduct heightened lawmakers’ concerns about the scandal-plagued freshman. AP AUDIO: The House expels Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a blistering ethics report AP correspondent Jake Offenhartz reports next year Santos will be on trial …

Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House
1 year ago

Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House

Al Jazeera  

The first-term congressman is the sixth House member to be expelled since Congress began deliberating in 1789 and the first since 2002. One of the most controversial figures in the 234-year history of the House, the 35-year-old New York Republican is only the third person to join Washington’s rogues gallery of ejected lawmakers since the Civil War. “You, sir, are …

George Santos expelled from Congress as vulnerable California Republicans flip their votes
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from Congress as vulnerable California Republicans flip their votes

LA Times  

George Santos speaks to reporters after the vote to expel him from the House on Friday. Six California Republicans and seven Democrats, including Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine, a Senate candidate, shifted from opposing Santos’ expulsion or voting “present” just a few weeks ago to supporting his removal on Friday. Johnson voted against expelling Santos, as did other Republican leaders …

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'
1 year ago

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – Rep. George Santos – pathological liar turned pay-to-play politician, if federal prosecutors are to be believed – has treated the nation’s capital as his political playpen since becoming a congressman in January. “I’ve put out a number of public statements throughout this process, I don’t have any update for you,” Rep. Elise Stefanik – the number four Republican …

Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns
1 year ago

Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos from the House this week, but said he and other GOP leaders will not push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office. Support for ousting Santos has grown after a monthslong investigation by the House Ethics Committee found that Santos “sought to fraudulently exploit …

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week
1 year ago

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The question of whether the serial fabricator Rep. George Santos should be expelled from the House will once again be put to its members after a Democratic lawmaker moved to force a vote. Santos survived two earlier attempts to remove him from office this year — once in May, when members voted to refer the matter to …

Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House
1 year ago

Lawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House lawmakers from both parties moved Tuesday to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York who was the subject of a scathing ethics investigation released earlier this month and is facing nearly two dozen charges in federal court. “This expulsion vote simply undermines and underscores the precedent that …

Opinion: George Santos deserves to be expelled. Bob Menendez’ time is coming
1 year ago

Opinion: George Santos deserves to be expelled. Bob Menendez’ time is coming

LA Times  

Rep. George Santos, the cartoonish New York Republican, compulsive liar, alleged fraudster and Ferragamo-fancying Botox buff, said on Monday that he won’t resign. Next it will be the Senate’s turn: Sen. Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat who allegedly fancied gold bars and bundled cash for his abuses of office, should be sanctioned too. And Santos has had due process …

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos
1 year ago

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The first time came when Reps …

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
1 year ago

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rep. George Santos said he expects to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New York Republican. Santos has said he expected to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by …

'I fully expect to be expelled': George Santos acknowledges end and spars with colleague
1 year ago

'I fully expect to be expelled': George Santos acknowledges end and spars with colleague

Raw Story  

Rep. Robert Garcia point blank demanded Rep. George Santos resign and apologize ahead of the return of Congress. "Why not do the right thing and resign," Garcia told him, apparently the first time the two lawmakers exchanged words on Twitter Spaces. Santos has been reeling and confirmed that he won't seek another term following a scathing 56-page report by the …

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report

The Independent  

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Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Ethics Committee announced Friday he has filed a resolution to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress, one day after the committee issued a withering report detailing substantial evidence that Santos converted campaign donations for his own personal use. Santos easily survived an expulsion vote earlier this month as …

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Santos has complained that he has suffered a “year …

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos has been referred to the Justice Department for criminal investigation by the House Ethics Committee in a blistering final report released on Thursday. "The ISC determined there was substantial evidence of violations of federal law, House Rules, and other applicable standards related to many of the allegations charged in the indictment, and substantial evidence of additional …

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a monthslong investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House …

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora

NPR  

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP Stefan Jeremiah/AP New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who represents parts of Long Island and Queens, announced today he's dropping his bid for a second term after a House ethics report blasted him for criminal activity and lying to voters. …

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

LA Times  

The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a months-long investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for …

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos

Raw Story  

After months of investigation, the House Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment against scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos, ABC News reported on Wednesday. "An investigative subcommittee has contacted at least 40 witnesses, reviewed 170,000 pages of documents and authorized more than three dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into whether Santos 'engaged in unlawful activity' in his 2022 House campaign." …

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos easily survived a vote Wednesday to expel him from the House as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee investigation proceed. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., said he believes in due process, but also thinks Santos misrepresented himself to New York voters and they …

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos, who has refused to resign from Congress amid a second round of federal indictments, took to X on Wednesday to attack the handful of Republicans who introduced a resolution to expel him from the House of Representatives — and warn that he could ruin their careers over it. "I look very much forward to seeing the anti …

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy chose the third option, much to the chagrin of Democrats who described it as …

McCarthy Moves To Block Vote On Kicking George Santos Out Of Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

McCarthy Moves To Block Vote On Kicking George Santos Out Of Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he hopes that a new effort to oust indicted Rep. George Santos goes to the same place as the first one — a House committee. The California Republican told reporters Tuesday he would like to see the latest expulsion resolution introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia referred to the Ethics Committee when it …

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote
1 year, 7 months ago

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats took steps Tuesday to force a vote on expelling New York Rep. George Santos from Congress, an effort that is expected to be defeated but puts Republicans in the uncomfortable position of taking a stand on an indicted colleague. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution in February to expel Santos, something the House has …

Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step
1 year, 7 months ago

Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step

LA Times  

Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos is surrounded by reporters as he leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., on Wednesday. Protecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear they intend to let the legal process play out with New York’s Rep. George Santos before they take steps to force his resignation or expel him. …

US Congressman George Santos refuses to quit despite anger over lies
1 year, 9 months ago

US Congressman George Santos refuses to quit despite anger over lies

ABC  

Besieged US Republican George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district, or raising concern about various countries in crises. Key points: George Santos lied about being a college graduate, a Wall Street whiz, being from a Jewish family of Holocaust survivors and losing …

The House’s Four Options for Punishing George Santos
1 year, 9 months ago

The House’s Four Options for Punishing George Santos

Slate  

George Santos, the infamous scheming Republican, is officially under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, which will scrutinize the New York congressman’s background, his campaign finances, and the many lies he’s admitted to—threatening him with a range of potential punishments. * “The leadership should be working to try and get this guy to resign so that the committee doesn’t have …

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” among other actions, the …

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues

Huff Post  

Constituents from the district of Rep. George Santos hold signs during a Feb. 7 news conference outside the U.S. Capitol calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to expel Santos. Mariam Zuhaib via Associated Press A group of House Democrats are ratcheting up the pressure on their colleagues to remove embattled Rep. George Santos from Congress, amid calls from lawmakers on …

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos is now facing yet another investigation. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed to CNN's Manu Raju on Tuesday that the House Committee on Ethics has launched a formal inquiry into Santos, who is facing a massive array of scandals that include allegedly sexually harassing an aide, stealing money from a disabled veteran that was intended to care …

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer
1 year, 10 months ago

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former prospective staffer to Rep. George Santos has accused him of sexual harassment and committing a House ethics violation, saying Santos inappropriately touched him in his office and rescinded a job offer when the man rebuffed him. Derek Myers announced Friday that he has filed complaints with U.S. Capitol Police and the House ethics committee against …

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
1 year, 10 months ago

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York announced Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “The hypocrisy just grabs you by the throat,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. “This is a Republican speaker …

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees
1 year, 10 months ago

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

Al Jazeera  

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign. “To my constituents, I remain committed to serving the district, and delivering results for both New York’s Third Congressional District and for the American people.” McCarthy confirmed that he had met with Santos the day prior to discuss the committee …

George Santos needs to resign — but he also needs help
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos needs to resign — but he also needs help

Al Jazeera  

The serially lying Republican congressman needs to resign. Santos’s lies are so outlandish and, in some respects, offensive, that they rival Donald Trump’s legion of lies in their halting scope and audacity. That Santos appropriated the Holocaust and 9/11 among his catalogue of outrageous embellishments and exaggerations speaks to the depth of his Trump-like facility to disfigure the truth to …

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are
1 year, 11 months ago

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Less than a week into his tenure in the House, Rep. George Santos already has legislation named after him: The SANTOS Act, which punishes congressional candidates who willfully lie to voters about who they actually are. The bill from Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman come amid a steady stream of bombshell revelations showing that Santos …

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie

Raw Story  

The Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for lying about his personal life and questions surrounding his finances. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph G. Cairo at a Long Island news conference said that Santos' campaign was made up "of deceit, lies and fabrication," and accused him of deceiving voters. Rep. Anthony …

George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos refuses to resign despite political pressure

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — State and local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage. “He’s not welcome here at Republican headquarters.” Santos, swarmed by reporters at the Capitol …

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