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politics2 years ago

The Downfall of George Santos: Lies, Expulsion, and Moral Lectures

New York Republican Rep. George Santos is facing a potential third expulsion vote after the House Ethics Committee released a report finding evidence of federal law violations and campaign fund misuse. Santos has previously admitted to lying about his background and is currently facing 13 charges related to wire fraud and money laundering. Calls for his resignation have been made by elected officials and organizations, and investigations into his campaign finances have been initiated. Santos denies the allegations and plans to serve his full term, but the House Ethics Committee has voted to investigate the allegations further. Santos' former campaign staffers have pleaded guilty to charges, and the committee's report concludes that there is substantial evidence of federal law violations. Santos has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024.

via USA TODAY|
#campaign-finance#expulsion-vote#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"Expulsion of Rep. George Santos: A Reminder of Consequences in Congress"

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized ousted Rep. George Santos for leaving the House chamber before the conclusion of his expulsion vote, calling him a "coward." Santos, who has been accused of ethics violations, including fraud and campaign finance crimes, is the sixth lawmaker to be expelled from the House. Pelosi emphasized the seriousness of the vote and the need to uphold the dignity and respect of the House of Representatives. The historic bipartisan vote of 311-114-2 to expel Santos followed two unsuccessful attempts. Santos maintains his innocence and refuses to leave Congress voluntarily.

via The Hill|
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politics2 years ago

George Santos Faces Expulsion Vote Amid Allegations of Misconduct and Hypocrisy

Scandal-plagued New York Republican Rep George Santos held a press conference outside the Capitol, refusing to resign and claiming he is being bullied ahead of the impending expulsion vote. Santos plans to file complaints and motion to expel New York Democratic Rep Jamaal Bowman. A 56-page report from the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of Santos violating federal law.

via The Independent|
#bullying#ethics-violation#expulsion-vote
politics2 years ago

Growing Support for Expulsion Vote as George Santos' Ouster from Congress Looms

House Speaker Mike Johnson expresses reservations about expelling Rep. George Santos before a verdict, as the House prepares to vote on Friday. Santos, who has been charged with federal crimes but denies wrongdoing, argues that his expulsion would set a dangerous precedent. Johnson urges GOP lawmakers to vote their conscience, without actively seeking support for either side. Efforts to expel Santos were reignited after the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of his improper use of campaign funds. Despite growing support for his removal, Santos remains defiant and refuses to resign.

via USA TODAY|
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politics2 years ago

"Expulsion Vote Looms for Troubled Republican George Santos"

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to expel Republican George Santos, who is facing criminal corruption charges and allegations of misspending campaign money. Santos, who fabricated aspects of his life story during his election campaign, has been targeted by motions introduced by several lawmakers. The vote requires a two-thirds majority in the Republican-controlled House. The bipartisan Ethics Committee released a report documenting campaign finance fraud and poor bookkeeping by Santos, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the House. Santos has previously pleaded not guilty to federal charges and has refused to step down before his criminal case is resolved.

via Reuters|
#campaign-finance-fraud#corruption-charges#expulsion-vote
politics2 years ago

"George Santos: Republican Congressman Faces Imminent Expulsion Vote"

The US House of Representatives will hold a third vote to expel Congressman George Santos from its ranks after a damning ethics report on his time in office. While two previous efforts to oust him have failed, party leaders expect the next vote to succeed. Santos, who is facing federal felony charges and allegations of campaign finance violations, remains defiant and dismissive of the process. If expelled, New York's Governor would have 10 days to call for an election to fill the vacant seat.

via BBC.com|
#ethics-report#expulsion-vote#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"Expulsion Vote Looms: Examining Congress' History of Ousting Members"

The House is set to vote on a resolution to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York, who is facing federal charges for alleged theft, campaign finance violations, and fraud. If two-thirds of lawmakers agree to expel him, Santos would become the sixth member in U.S. history to be ousted from Congress. The previous five members were expelled for disloyalty to the Union during the Civil War or for criminal convictions. Santos has survived two previous expulsion attempts but expects to be removed this time. Expulsion would result in immediate removal from the House, but Santos would not be barred from running for Congress again.

via CBS News|
#congress#expulsion-vote#george-santos
politics2 years ago

Expulsion Vote Looms for George Santos as Outrage Grows

The US House will vote on whether to expel George Santos on Thursday after he was accused of embellishing his résumé and breaking federal law. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that lawmakers would be allowed to vote their conscience on the matter, expressing his reservations about setting a precedent. Santos, who has pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges, has refused to resign, prompting the initiation of expulsion proceedings. A two-thirds majority will be required to remove Santos from office. If expelled, a special election will be held within 90 days for his New York district.

via The Guardian US|
#expulsion-vote#federal-law#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"George Santos Faces Imminent Expulsion Vote as Outrage Grows"

Republican House speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House will vote on whether to expel George Santos on Thursday, leaving it up to lawmakers to decide whether the New York congressman should be removed from office for embellishing his résumé and allegedly breaking federal law. A whip count by Politico indicates that there is enough support among Republicans to pass the expulsion motion. Santos, who has been indicted on federal fraud charges and found to have committed campaign finance violations, has insisted that he will not resign. Meanwhile, Johnson also confirmed that the GOP will continue its impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden, focusing on alleged corruption.

via The Guardian US|
#expulsion-vote#george-santos#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

"Democratic lawmaker pushes for expulsion vote on Rep. George Santos as GOP seeks to hold onto seat"

A Democratic lawmaker is pushing for a vote this week to expel Republican Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives after an ethics report found that Santos had stolen from his campaign and deceived donors. The expulsion would require support from at least two-thirds of House members voting, and Rep. Robert Garcia expects to easily reach that number. Santos has rejected calls to step down before the expulsion vote and has survived two prior expulsion votes. The Ethics Committee's report concluded that Santos had fraudulently exploited his candidacy for personal financial gain.

via PBS NewsHour|
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politics2 years ago

"Rep. George Santos Faces Imminent Expulsion as Vote Looms"

Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, is facing a second expulsion vote in Congress this month after admitting to lying about his background and pleading not guilty to multiple federal charges. Following the release of a damning Ethics Committee report, many lawmakers who previously voted against expulsion now say they will support it. A supermajority vote is required to expel a member from Congress, and a resolution to expel Santos has been introduced by a House Democrat. Santos predicts he will be removed from office this time around, while his team argues that his ouster could undermine the GOP's majority and risk a government shutdown.

via NBC News|
#ethics-committee#expulsion-vote#federal-charges
politics2 years ago

"Rep. George Santos Faces Likely Expulsion Vote as GOP Seeks to Retain Seat"

Republican Rep. George Santos remains defiant ahead of a likely expulsion vote in the House of Representatives, stating that he doesn't care about the procedural move. The move comes after a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee accused Santos of prioritizing personal gain over his duty to uphold the Constitution. Santos, who has survived two previous expulsion efforts, expressed indifference towards the process and stated that he represents the people who elected him. House leaders must now schedule a vote on the expulsion resolution within two legislative days.

via ABC News|
#defiance#expulsion-vote#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"George Santos' Expulsion Vote: GOP's Efforts to Retain Seat Amidst Controversy"

Rep. George Santos, who is facing a potential third expulsion vote in Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" of him violating federal criminal laws, had a "positive" conversation with House Speaker Mike Johnson about his options. Santos, who has survived two previous expulsion attempts, stated that he will stand for the expulsion vote and wants to set a precedent to reveal who the "judge, jury, and executioners" in Congress are. Santos, whose first term has been marred by scandal and fabricated credentials, expects to be expelled and believes it will be his last term.

via USA TODAY|
#expulsion-vote#federal-criminal-laws#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"George Santos Faces Expulsion Vote as GOP Seeks to Maintain Seat"

New York Republican Rep George Santos expects to be expelled from the House this week after a 56-page report from the House Ethics Committee outlined "substantial evidence" of federal law violations. Santos, who acknowledged his impending expulsion, claimed he would wear it "like a badge of honour." The expulsion vote could take place as soon as Tuesday, and House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken to Santos about his options. Many undecided Republicans are awaiting guidance from GOP leaders on how to vote. Santos has faced numerous scandals throughout his political career, including allegations of credit card scams, unpaid rent, and fabrications about his employment and education history.

via The Independent|
#expulsion-vote#george-santos#gop
politics2 years ago

"George Santos Faces Expulsion Vote as GOP Speaker Weighs Options"

New York Republican Rep George Santos expects to be expelled from the House this week following a 56-page report from the House Ethics Committee that found "substantial evidence" of federal law violations. Santos acknowledged his impending expulsion and claimed he would wear it "like a badge of honor." House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that he has spoken to Santos about his options but the timing of the expulsion vote is yet to be determined. Santos' short political career has been marred by controversies, including allegations of using campaign funds for personal expenses and filing false reports to the Federal Election Commission.

via The Independent|
#expulsion-vote#george-santos#house-ethics-committee