Republican Rep. George Santos of New York is facing expulsion from Congress after a damning report found evidence of campaign fraud and theft. The House Ethics Committee chairman, Michael Guest, filed a resolution to expel Santos, stating that the evidence uncovered during the investigation is grounds for punishment in the form of expulsion.
The resolution will be voted on after the House returns from Thanksgiving recess on Nov. 28. Despite Santos’ announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024, he has condemned the ethics report as a “politicized smear” and plans to hold a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 30.
Santos has previously survived two attempts to oust him, but many of his GOP colleagues have now declared support for his expulsion in light of the recent ethics report. The 56-page report accused Santos of fraudulent exploitation of his House candidacy for personal financial gain, including deceptive practices with campaign donors and fraudulent campaign loans.
The report alleges that Santos used campaign funds to enrich himself, including significant expenditures at luxury stores and adult websites. The panel voted to refer the findings to the Department of Justice, and Santos is currently facing multiple charges in New York federal court, including identity theft, wire fraud, and falsifying records, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Santos has been embroiled in scandal since winning his Congressional seat, and the ethics report has prompted a shift in support among his colleagues for his expulsion from the House. The resolution to expel Santos requires the support of two-thirds of the chamber, a majority that may now be within reach following the release of the damaging report.
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