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 American attempt by WEAK RINO’s to oust me without giving me my right to Due process," wrote Santos, who soon after being elected was exposed for having lied about almost every aspect of his personal background from his education to his work history. Santos was already indicted earlier this year on charges that he misrepresented how he was spending donors' money, fraudulently obtained public unemployment benefits, and lied to Congress. The new, 23-count indictment dropped this week, following a guilty plea from his former campaign treasurer, alleges that he illegally accessed donors' credit cards to make personal purchases for himself.

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Video surfaces of George Santos being hit with coffee in Times Square
1 week, 2 days ago

Video surfaces of George Santos being hit with coffee in Times Square

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 Former New York congressman George Santos was hit with a …

George 'Santos Claus' hands out treats in red suit and fake beard at GOP rep’s office
2 weeks, 5 days ago

George 'Santos Claus' hands out treats in red suit and fake beard at GOP rep’s office

Raw Story  

Former Rep. George Santos was at the Capitol on Thursday despite being expelled in 2023 — but disguised as Santa Claus for a House Republican's holiday party. Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers tweeted Thursday that Rep. Tim Burchett hinted that his office would get a visit from "Santos Claus" on Thursday afternoon, and the expelled New York Republican later made …

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 …

The incredible rise and dramatic fall of George Santos
4 months ago

The incredible rise and dramatic fall of George Santos

The Independent  

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Former U.S. Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Identity Theft
4 months ago

Former U.S. Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Identity Theft

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a case that led to his expulsion from office and the admission that he’d allowed ambition to cloud his judgment. Santos — elected in 2022 after bandying falsehoods …

Former congressman George Santos expected to take plea deal in campaign fraud case
4 months ago

Former congressman George Santos expected to take plea deal in campaign fraud case

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, the former Republican congressman ousted amid a series …

Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, source says
4 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, source says

LA Times  

Former Rep. George Santos, shown leaving the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives last year, is charged with multiple counts of fraud. Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. But in December, when prosecutors said plea negotiations were …

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday
4 months, 1 week ago

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday

CNN  

CNN — Former New York Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. Santos, who was expelled from the House last year, previously pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including allegations of fraud related to Covid-19 unemployment benefits, …

Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos' request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
5 months ago

Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos' request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial

The Independent  

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An amendment to deny George Santos member privileges is being put forward by a group of his former colleagues
5 months, 3 weeks ago

An amendment to deny George Santos member privileges is being put forward by a group of his former colleagues

The Independent  

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'My work is in good hands': George Santos thanks GOP lawmaker for assist on old bill
6 months, 1 week ago

'My work is in good hands': George Santos thanks GOP lawmaker for assist on old bill

Raw Story  

Disgraced and booted former Rep. George Santos called it a "win for America" that a fellow Republican is picking up where he left off. Rep. Andy Biggs wrote Thursday evening on X that he was taking over Santos's legislation that aims to "revoke the security clearances of the 51 lying intelligence officials who claimed that Hunter's laptop was Russian disinformation." …

George Santos gave an absolutely ridiculous reason for ending his congressional campaign.
54 years, 11 months ago

George Santos gave an absolutely ridiculous reason for ending his congressional campaign.

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the disgraced former congressman announced that his largely unwelcome congressional bid for New York’s 1st District as an independent would be coming to an end. I …

George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money
8 months ago

George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress after raising no money

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Tuesday said he is dropping his longshot bid to return to Congress, months after he was expelled from the House while facing a slew of federal fraud charges. Santos, who was running as an independent candidate for the 1st Congressional District in New York, said he was withdrawing from the race in a post …

GOP lawmaker mocks George Santos threat: He'll watch me win 'from his prison cell'
9 months ago

GOP lawmaker mocks George Santos threat: He'll watch me win 'from his prison cell'

Raw Story  

Former Rep. George Santos is still enraged that his fellow New York GOP lawmakers voted to expel him from Congress. LaLota, who represents a competitive but right-leaning district that was just made slightly more Republican in a new statewide redistricting scheme passed by the Democratic legislature, doesn't appear at all threatened by Santos' plan to come after him. According to …

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 …

A timeline of George Santos’ many controversies
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of George Santos’ many controversies

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. 19 December 2022: The New York Times jumps …

Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again

Associated Press  

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. Santos, a Republican who is just the sixth member to be ousted by fellow House members, posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge Republican Rep. Nick …

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  

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Shamed and indicted George Santos announces he's running for election again
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shamed and indicted George Santos announces he's running for election again

Raw Story  

George Santos wants back on the Hill. He was interviewed earlier in the evening and said "I don't put anything past my desire to run for office, but right now I'm a spectator. Santos promised "that I will never back down because of my love for this country." "New York hasn’t had a real conservative represent them since I left …

Texas man charged with trying to scam George Santos
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas man charged with trying to scam George Santos

The Independent  

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George Santos trolls Republicans after Democrats claim his old seat
10 months, 1 week ago

George Santos trolls Republicans after Democrats claim his old seat

The Independent  

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Dems clinch N.Y. election win to replace George Santos — cutting into GOP House majority
10 months, 1 week ago

Dems clinch N.Y. election win to replace George Santos — cutting into GOP House majority

Raw Story  

New York Democrats scored a victory on Tuesday night, reported the New York Times and USA Today, with former Congressman Tom Suozzi retaking his seat and defeating Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip in the special election for the state's 3rd Congressional District, based in the western part of Long Island. The result also concludes the lengthy saga that began …

George Santos and the fascinating psychology of compulsive liars
10 months, 1 week ago

George Santos and the fascinating psychology of compulsive liars

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US 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. According to CNN Politics, however, Santos’s …

Who is the proposed replacement for George Santos?
1 year ago

Who is the proposed replacement for George Santos?

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 New York Republicans have selected Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa …

George Santos says Congress hasn’t seen the last of him
1 year ago

George Santos says Congress hasn’t seen the last of him

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. When he walked out of Congress for the …

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court
1 year ago

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman’s trial. In Santos’ first court appearance since he was expelled from Congress earlier this month, his attorney, Joseph Murray, argued that it was premature to bring …

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 …

McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned
1 year ago

McCarthy was ditched and Santos expelled. The House is making history, but not as the GOP envisioned

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House is making history this year in ways that Republicans could hardly have envisioned when the party took control. Yeah, sure,” said Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, among the New Yorkers who led the ouster of Santos. “But when you’re actually governing in a democratic republic, it can be messy.” In many ways, Santos is a product and …

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 …

George Santos Was All Hot Air
54 years, 11 months ago

George Santos Was All Hot Air

Wired  

American politics is a circus. “The reality of it is, it’s all theater,” Representative George Santos of New York said on Thursday during a press conference on the steps of the US Capitol as he faced expulsion from Congress. “It’s theater for the American people at the expense of the American people.” In a short time, Santos had fashioned himself …

'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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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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 …

George Santos Spent Campaign Cash On Botox, And Other Wild Allegations In His Ethics Report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos Spent Campaign Cash On Botox, And Other Wild Allegations In His Ethics Report

Huff Post  

Rep. George Santos, seen here in designer Ray-Ban glasses, allegedly spent campaign funds on himself. via Associated Press Embattled Rep. George Santos allegedly spent campaign funds on a host of products and services to maintain his appearance, according to a House ethics committee report released Thursday. “He blatantly stole from his campaign,” the report says, alleging that Santos inappropriately spent …

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 …

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. …

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