Rep. George Santos Faces Possible Expulsion from House this Week
00:34 NEW YORK — The question on everyone’s mind in Washington: How much longer will George Santos hold onto his title as congressman? According to CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer’s sources, Tuesday may not be the day, but it could be the week, as Santos himself has signaled that his days in Congress are numbered.
This is quite a change of tune from Santos, who previously insisted that only his constituents could remove him. However, following a failed attempt to expel him by five New York freshman congressmen, a House Ethics Committee report has found “substantial evidence” that Santos engaged in illegal financial activities. The report revealed that Santos used campaign funds for Botox treatments, designer goods, and extravagant trips with his husband. Following the report’s release, Santos announced that he will not seek re-election, denouncing the report as “biased” and a “disgusting politicized smear.”
Santos has reportedly indicated that he expects to be expelled this week and has been in discussions with House Speaker Mike Johnson about potential options, including the possibility of resigning before a vote is taken. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman plans to introduce a privileged resolution to expel Santos at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, which would give the House up to 48 hours to vote.
The suspense continues to build as the fate of Rep. George Santos hangs in the balance. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. Thank you for reading CBS NEWS. Create your free account or log in for more features.
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