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politics2 years ago•8 min saved

George Santos Faces Expulsion Vote, GOP Aims to Keep Seat

Scandal-plagued New York Republican Rep George Santos has refused to resign from his post, despite a looming vote which may result in his expulsion from the House. Democratic Reps Robert Garcia and Dan Goldman have filed a privileged resolution to expel him and the House will have to handle it within two legislative days. Mr Santos, who is facing federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering, has previously said he is expecting to be expelled but reiterated on the House floor that he would not be voluntarily resigning.

via The Independent|

#expulsion #george-santos #house-ethics-committee

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

George Santos Defiantly Embraces House Expulsion as a Badge of Honor

Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican facing expulsion from the House of Representatives following a damning ethics report, defiantly declared that he would wear his expulsion as a "badge of honor" during a three-hour rant on a live audio program. Santos, who has been plagued by allegations of deception and misuse of campaign funds, refused to consider stepping down and criticized his colleagues and the ethics committee. While acknowledging that he would likely be expelled, Santos portrayed himself as a victim of political expediency and claimed that he was not guilty of any wrongdoing.

via Yahoo News|

#defiance #ethics-committee #george-santos

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

George Santos' Controversial Jewish Ancestry Claims Spark Debate

Rep. George Santos, an embattled New York Republican, is claiming that his grandparents fled the Holocaust and that he has Jewish ancestry. Santos stated that he is gathering proof to confirm his Jewish heritage and has hired genealogists to verify it. He expressed frustration at people doubting his heritage and mentioned the challenges of obtaining documentation due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Santos has previously admitted to lying about his education and work history. He is currently facing federal charges and has survived two resolutions to expel him from Congress.

via Business Insider|

#genealogy #george-santos #holocaust

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

George Santos' Quest to Prove Jewish Ancestry and Holocaust Survivor Heritage

Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, claims he can prove his Jewish ancestry and that his grandparents were Holocaust survivors. Santos has hired genealogists to verify his heritage, but faces challenges due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need to obtain documentation from Brazil. Santos has faced controversy after admitting to lying about his education and work history, and is currently facing federal charges. Despite surviving two resolutions to expel him from Congress, he remains a liability to the GOP.

via Yahoo News|

#genealogy #george-santos #holocaust-survivors

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Santos's Controversial Actions and Apologies: A Political Rollercoaster

Indicted Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, plans to run for reelection in 2024 even if he is expelled from Congress. Santos, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and facing federal charges, downplayed the impact of fabricating parts of his life story on voters. Despite admitting to lying about his background, including his education and athletic achievements, Santos argued that his constituents didn't vote for him based on his biography. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and dismissed concerns about his past lies. Supporters of expulsion believe that House Republican holdouts will ultimately vote to expel Santos after the committee releases its report.

via CNN|

#election #expulsion #george-santos

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"George Santos' Campaign Expenditure Reveals $85,000 Payment to Troubled New York Republican"

Rep. George Santos' campaign paid $85,000 to the embattled New York Republican in May, using donor money for a loan repayment, according to a filing with federal election regulators. Santos, who is facing federal fraud and money laundering charges, spent virtually no money on traditional campaigning during the second quarter. The repayment is tied to over $700,000 in loans Santos made to his campaign, raising questions about the source of the funds. Multiple candidates have lined up to run against Santos in a swing district, with some surpassing his fundraising totals.

via CNN|

#campaign-finance #federal-election-commission #fundraising

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Rep. George Santos Fights to Keep Bail Contributors' Identities Private

Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican facing 13 federal charges, is fighting to keep secret the names of individuals who backed his $500,000 jail bond, arguing that revealing their identities could put them at risk of "attacks and harassment." A group of news organizations, including NPR, has asked the court to reverse the decision, arguing that transparency serves the public interest. Critics say it's also unclear how Santos funded his congressional campaign and how he spent that money.

via NPR|

#federal-charges #george-santos #jail-bond