GOP House Ethics Chair Pushes To Oust Rep. Santos From Congress
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
1:21 PM – Friday, November 17, 2023
The GOP Chairman of the House Ethics Committee Seeks to Expel Representative George Santos
The chairman of the House Ethics Committee has taken action to remove Representative George Santos from Congress following the release of “substantial evidence” suggesting campaign fraud and theft. This latest expulsion effort has gained momentum, with several Republicans now indicating their support after the ethics investigation.
House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Mississippi Republican, introduced a resolution on Friday, stating that the evidence uncovered during the committee’s investigation is more than enough to justify punishment, with expulsion being the most appropriate response.
The resolution won’t be put to a vote until after the House returns from its Thanksgiving recess on November 28th.
The Ethics Committee’s report revealed additional instances of “uncharged and unlawful conduct” by Santos, extending beyond the existing criminal allegations. These new findings would prompt an immediate referral of the allegations to the Justice Department for further investigation.
The committee’s conclusion asserts that Santos aimed to exploit every facet of his House candidacy for personal financial gain through fraudulent means.
Despite only being in Congress since January, Santos declared he won’t seek re-election after the committee’s report. Santos has denounced the investigation as a “politicized smear,” and has pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges.
These charges include allegations of fraud related to COVID-19 unemployment benefits, misusing campaign funds, and providing false information about his personal finances on House disclosure reports.
In early November, a Republican-led attempt to expel Santos fell short. Some lawmakers expressed reservations about expelling a member amid an ongoing legal battle without a criminal conviction. Prior to the vote, Santos defended his right to “the presumption of innocence.”
Back in May, the House voted to refer a Democrat-led resolution to expel Santos to the Ethics Committee.
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What additional instances of misconduct were revealed in the Ethics Committee’s report on Representative George Santos?
The article titled “The GOP Chairman of the House Ethics Committee Seeks to Expel Representative George Santos” discusses the actions taken by the chairman of the House Ethics Committee to remove Representative George Santos from Congress. The article highlights the release of “substantial evidence” suggesting campaign fraud and theft, which has gained momentum and support from several Republicans after the ethics investigation.
According to the article, House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, introduced a resolution stating that the evidence uncovered during the committee’s investigation is more than enough to justify punishment, with expulsion being the most appropriate response. However, the resolution will not be put to a vote until after the House returns from its Thanksgiving recess on November 28th.
The Ethics Committee’s report revealed additional instances of “uncharged and unlawful conduct” by Santos, extending beyond the existing criminal allegations. These new findings would prompt an immediate referral of the allegations to the Justice Department for further investigation. The committee’s conclusion asserts that Santos aimed to exploit every facet of his House candidacy for personal financial gain through fraudulent means.
The article notes that despite only being in Congress since January, Santos has declared that he won’t seek re-election after the committee’s report. Santos has denounced the investigation as a “politicized smear” and has pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including fraud related to COVID-19 unemployment benefits, misusing campaign funds, and providing false information about his personal finances on House disclosure reports.
Earlier in November, a Republican-led attempt to expel Santos fell short, with some lawmakers expressing reservations about expelling a member amid an ongoing legal battle without a criminal conviction. Prior to the vote, Santos defended his right to ”the presumption of innocence.”
In May, the House voted to refer a Democrat-led resolution to expel Santos to the Ethics Committee.
The article ends by encouraging readers to stay informed by receiving updates on this ongoing issue.
Overall, the article provides a formal and factual account of the efforts to expel Representative George Santos from Congress, highlighting the evidence uncovered and the subsequent actions taken by the House Ethics Committee.
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