Key takeaways:
- Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York have expressed “serious concerns” about Congressman George Santos of New York’s background and campaign finances, which are currently under investigation from local, state, and federal authorities.
- The two Democrats have called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to prevent Santos from attending any classified briefings and limit his access to confidential and classified materials.
- The investigation into Santos’ background and campaign finances is ongoing, and it is unclear what action McCarthy will take in response to the Democrats’ request.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing pressure from two House Democrats to limit the access of Congressman George Santos of New York to classified materials. Reps. Gregory Meeks and Joe Morelle of New York have expressed “serious concerns” about Santos’ background and campaign finances, which are currently under investigation from local, state, and federal authorities.
Santos has admitted to fabricating parts of his professional background, and is being investigated by state and federal prosecutors. The two Democrats have called on McCarthy to prevent Santos from attending any classified briefings and limit his access to confidential and classified materials.
McCarthy has yet to respond to the request from Meeks and Morelle. It is unclear what action, if any, McCarthy will take in response to the Democrats’ call.
Santos was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, representing New York’s 11th Congressional District. He is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and has been a vocal advocate for the rights of immigrants and refugees.
The investigation into Santos’ background and campaign finances is ongoing. It is unclear what the outcome of the investigation will be, or what action McCarthy will take in response to the Democrats’ request.
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