Republicans will make their 'strongest statement yet' regarding Santos amid calls for the GOP congressman to resign over extensive lies about his background.
Republican Representative George Santos of New York is pictured Tuesday walking to a meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Republicans are set to make a"major announcement" Wednesday regarding Santos and his position in Congress.Earlier on Tuesday, Democratic Representatives Daniel Goldman and Ritchie Torres of New York filed an official complaint with the House Ethics Committee, demanding an investigation of Santos..
"Most importantly, there are a number of deeply concerning lies Mr. Santos has told about his finances that have since led to multiple criminal and civil investigations," he continued.filed their complaint, alleging that Santos"violated the Ethics in Government Act" by"failing to file timely, accurate, and complete financial disclosure reports."
On Monday, Campaign Legal Center announced that it had filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against Santos for what it called a"Santos has refused calls to step down, despite admitting to multiple deceptions during his campaign. Barring his ejection by the Republican-controlled House, there may be little legal recourse to remove him from Congress.
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