The GOP lawmaker remained defiant despite a third vote on his expulsion.
Despite a second round of voting on his expulsion, the GOP lawmaker has remained obstinate. Despite a second round of voting on his expulsion, the GOP lawmaker has remained obstinate.
The GOP lawmaker remained defiant despite a third vote on his expulsion.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. The question of whether the serial fabricator Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) should be expelled from the House will once again be put to its members after a Democratic lawmaker moved to force a vote.. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) introduced a privileged resolution on Santos’ removal Tuesday, meaning the chamber needs to vote on it within two days.. Advertisement. Santos survived two earlier attempts to remove him from office this year — once in May, when members voted to refer the matter to the House ethics committee, and once again in early November, after federal prosecutors expanded the list of criminal charges against him.. The House ethics committee has since come back with a damning report accusing Santos of filing false reports with the Federal Election Commission and spending campaign funds on luxuries for himself, such as Botox treatments.. That may change the balance of votes, as some members appeared to be waiting for more evidence.. It was the Republican chair of the ethics committee, Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest, who first introduced a resolution to expel Santos after the report was made public, although his measure did not compel immediate action.. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-N.Y.) said after voting against expelling Santos the last time that he wanted to wait for “adverse ethics findings” or until Santos was convicted of a crime. The New York Times also reported earlier this month that “dozens” of lawmakers indicated they viewed the report to be the final straw.. Advertisement. Santos has remained defiant, saying as recently as Friday that he has no plans to resign and would defend himself “to the end of time.”. He acknowledged, however, that his House colleagues would probably vote to remove him from office.. Santos is expected to give a press conference Thursday at 8 a.m. ET.. My year from Hell.. Running for office was never a dream or goal, but when the opportunity to do so came I felt the time to serve my country was now.. Looking back today I know one thing, politics is indeed dirty, dirty from the very bottom up. Consultants, operatives, the…. — George Santos (@MrSantosNY) November 17, 2023. Support HuffPost. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.. Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.. Support HuffPost. Related. CongressGeorge SantosHouse Ethics Committee. Things George Santos Is Accused Of Lying About (That We Know Of So Far). George Santos Says House Expulsion Will Be ‘Badge Of Honor’ In 3-Hour Rant. MSNBC Panelists Can’t Keep Straight Faces Over Wild New George Santos Quotes
