"US Rep. George Santos under scrutiny for self-repayment of lackluster reelection funds"

Republican U.S. Representative George Santos, who is facing charges of financial crimes, including embezzlement, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign funds to repay himself for loans he made during his successful 2022 election campaign. Santos raised only $138,000 in the last three months, indicating potential difficulties in his upcoming reelection bid. Fellow Republican challenger Kellen Curry raised over $200,000 during the same period, while Democratic candidate Joshua Lafazan raised over $345,000. Santos, who has pleaded not guilty, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. He has also faced calls for resignation due to previous campaign deceptions and financial irregularities.