"George Santos: From 'Mary Magdalene' to Congressional Clown"

Rep. George Santos of New York compared himself to Mary Magdalene as he defended himself against expulsion from the United States Congress. Santos criticized his colleagues, claiming there are felons within Congress and portraying himself as a victim. He faces federal charges for money laundering, identity theft, and wire fraud, and a House Ethics Committee report detailed various abuses and fraudulent conduct. Santos dared his critics to vote on his expulsion and expressed indifference, stating he would wear it as a "badge of honor" if expelled. Expelling Santos would require a two-thirds majority in the House.