Tag: Rep. George Santos

Facing Multiple Investigations, George Santos Files for Reelection Campaign

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has filed paperwork ahead of a likely House re-election campaign—despite being under multiple investigations and coming under fire for fabricating his background. Santos, who represents New York’s Third Congressional District, filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 14 a signed statement of candidacy. While this does not necessarily mean Santos…


FEC Requiring George Santos to Formally Declare 2024 Candidacy or ‘Disavow’ Fundraising

The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has sent an official inquiry to Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), asking him to declare whether he is running for reelection in 2024. The Long Island, New York, lawmaker just won his first election and currently represents the state’s third congressional district. The letter asserts that Santos has “accepted contributions and/or…


George Santos Accused of Sexual Harassment and Ethics Violations by Former Volunteer

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is accused of sexual harassment by a potential congressional aide, according to a letter posted to Twitter on Feb. 3. The letter, sent by former journalist Derek Myers, accused Santos of both sexual misconduct and ethics violations, which allegedly took place during the days Myers worked as a volunteer for the…


The Fall of the Lyin’ King: Congressman George Santos’s Downfall

Republican Congressman George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments on Capitol Hill as investigations take place about a series of lies. His lying could mark a stain on a brand new Republican-led House that seeks to root out corruption. Politicians still feel that they can lie and be forgiven. But in the case…


Congressman George Santos’s Downfall

Republican Congressman George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments on Capitol Hill as investigations take place about a series of lies. His lying could mark a stain on a brand new Republican-led House that seeks to root out corruption. Politicians still feel that they can lie and be forgiven. But in the case…


Rep. George Santos to Get Committee Assignments: Speaker McCarthy

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will receive committee assignments despite concerns over lies he told during his campaign, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced. McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced that Santos, the freshman congressman under fire for lying about his background during his campaign, will get committee assignments despite ethics concerns. Asked about Santos by reporters, McCarthy…