Tag: George Santos

New York Republicans Unveil Bill Taking Aim at Rep. George Santos

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) and other New York Republicans in the U.S. House on Tuesday introduced the “No Fortune for Fraud” Act, a bill that would place limits on the profitability of violating certain federal laws relating to campaign finance. D’Esposito announced the legislation in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, joined by…


George Santos Officially Under House Ethics Investigation

The House Ethics Committee unanimously voted on March 2 to investigate allegations against Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) over claims he engaged in unlawful activity on the campaign trail. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.), chairman of the Ethics Committee, released a statement announcing the probe, noting that no other public comment would be made except per committee rules. The…


George Santos Admits to Lies, Says He Thought He Could Get Away With It

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has admitted that he lied about his background but said he thought he could get away with it since no one caught him when he ran unsuccessfully for office in 2020. Santos disclosed information about his lies in an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” that was made public on Monday. The…


George Santos Admits He’s Been a ‘Bad Liar,’ Says He Thought He Could Get Away With It

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has admitted that he’s been a “terrible liar,” but said he thought he could get away with it since no one caught him when he ran unsuccessfully for office in 2020. Santos disclosed information about his lies in an interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” that was made public on Monday. The…


LGBT Democrats File HR 114 Calling for Expulsion of Rep. George Santos

A contingent of openly gay members of Congress introduced a resolution to the House Ethics Committee calling for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (D-N.Y.), accused of lying about his background and accomplishments. They also accused Republican leaders of covering for Santos to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives. “George Santos is…


Democrats File Resolution Calling for Expulsion of Rep. Santos

A contingent of openly gay members of Congress introduced a resolution to the House Ethics Committee calling for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (D-N.Y.), accused of lying about his background and accomplishments. They also accused Republican leaders of covering for Santos to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives. “George Santos is…


New York Citizens Group Calls for Santos’s Expulsion From Congress

Residents of New York’s Congressional District 3 called on Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to expel embattled freshman Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) rather than wait for an ethics investigation to be completed. “There’s no criminal conviction necessary to remove a member [of Congress],” said 18-year-old Princeton student and activist Aidan Davis. “All that…


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…


FBI Investigating Alleged Role of Rep. George Santos in Fundraising Scheme for Veteran’s Dying Dog: Reports

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly looking into allegations that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) raised thousands of dollars for a disabled veteran’s cancer-afflicted service dog but kept the fundraising donations himself. The retired U.S. Navy veteran, Richard Osthoff, told NBC News on Wednesday that he had been in contact with FBI agents via phone and handed over requested records…