Johnson spoke to Santos about his choices as expulsion nears
Speaker Mike Johnson in Contact with Rep. George Santos Ahead of Possible Expulsion Vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed on Monday that he has been in contact with Rep. George Santos (R-NY) ahead of a potential expulsion vote following a scathing House Ethics Committee report.
During a trip to Sarasota, Florida, Johnson spoke to reporters and shared that he had “spoken to Congressman Santos at some length over the holiday and talked to him about his options.”
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson tells reporters he spoke to Rep. George Santos “at some length” over the Thanksgiving holiday and “talked to him about his options”
Santos could become the first member of Congress expelled in over 2 decades.
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Regarding the possibility of an expulsion vote this week, Johnson stated that “it remains to be seen,” and mentioned that lawmakers will discuss the matter upon their return from the Thanksgiving recess on Tuesday.
Santos, who was elected to his first term representing a Long Island district in the November elections, has faced controversy related to his honesty and finances. This has led to multiple inquiries and increasing pressure for him to step down.
Santos has been charged with 23 federal offenses, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy, to which he pleaded not guilty. Additionally, the House Ethics Committee released a report earlier this month, stating that investigators found evidence of Santos violating House rules and criminal laws.
Despite criticizing the congressional inquiry as a political “smear,” Santos announced that he would not seek re-election after the release of the House Ethics report. He declared, “I will continue on my mission to serve my constituents up until I am allowed.”
Santos has previously survived multiple attempts by colleagues to expel him from the House. However, with House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) introducing another expulsion resolution and a growing number of lawmakers expressing their intention to vote for his expulsion, the outcome may be different this time.
Expulsion from the House, a rare occurrence in U.S. history, requires a two-thirds majority vote to succeed.
During a lengthy conversation over the weekend, Santos adamantly stated that he would not resign, even if he were to admit to everything in the report. However, he also predicted that he would be expelled from the House if another expulsion resolution is brought to the floor for a vote. “I’ve done the math over and over, and it doesn’t look really good,” he said.
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Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, has disclosed that he has been in contact with Representative George Santos, a Republican from New York, ahead of a potential expulsion vote in light of a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee.
During a visit to Sarasota, Florida, Speaker Johnson spoke with reporters and revealed that he had a lengthy conversation with Congressman Santos during the Thanksgiving holiday, discussing his options in the face of the potential expulsion vote.
Congressman Santos could become the first member of Congress to be expelled in over two decades, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. With this looming possibility, Speaker Johnson expressed that it remains to be seen if the expulsion vote will take place this week. Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the matter upon their return from the Thanksgiving recess on Tuesday.
Representative George Santos, who was elected to his first term representing a Long Island district in the November elections, has been embroiled in controversy concerning his honesty and financial matters. These issues have prompted multiple inquiries and mounting pressure for him to step down from his position.
Santos currently faces 23 federal offenses, including charges of aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges. Moreover, the House Ethics Committee also released a report pertaining to Congressman Santos, further adding to the scrutiny surrounding his conduct.
The potential expulsion of a sitting member of Congress is a serious and rare occurrence. It highlights the dire consequences that can result from allegations of misconduct and the imperative for elected officials to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. As this situation unfolds, it will undoubtedly be closely monitored by both the public and political observers alike.
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