"NY Special Election Upset: Democrat Flips Republican Seat, Sparks Controversy"

Former Rep. George Santos criticized New York Republicans after Mazi Pilip, a Republican, lost a special election for his vacant Long Island congressional seat, calling them "f—ing idiots" and blaming them for their "hate-filled" campaign against him. Santos, who was expelled from Congress due to ethical violations, declined to support Pilip's bid and taunted his former colleagues for their role in his ouster. Pilip ultimately lost to former Rep. Tom Suozzi, and Democrats celebrated the victory as a potential sign for the upcoming November elections.