House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has vowed to expel Santos from Congress if a House Ethics Committee investigation finds wrongdoing.
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Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), a freshman congressman facing multiple investigations over allegations of incessant lying that includes financial fraud, announced his 2024 reelection campaign Monday—following through on his vow to run again even as members of his own party push him to resign.Key Facts
In a statement announcing his 2024 candidacy, Santos portrayed himself as a “fighter” who “can serve the people fearlessly,”—making no reference to the immense list of alleged lies that have come to define his political image.
The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation last month into whether Santos lied on 2022 campaign finance reports and whether he “engaged in sexual misconduct” directed at someone seeking a job in his office—Santos has denied wrongdoing.
