Key takeaways:
- Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) has announced his support for Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) primary opponent should he choose to run for Congress again in 2024.
- The New York Times first reported federal and state investigations into Santos’ role in the sale of a $19 million yacht involving two of his wealthy donors.
- The Nassau County Republican Committee has yet to comment on D’Esposito’s statement, but it is clear that the party is not in support of Santos’ potential candidacy.
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) has announced that he would stand with the Nassau County Republican Committee in supporting Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) primary opponent should he choose to run for Congress again in 2024. This comes as federal and state investigators are probing Santos’ role in the sale of a $19 million yacht involving two of his wealthy donors.
The New York Times first reported the law enforcement interest in the sale, which has raised questions about how Santos, who has been accused of lying about his resume and background, obtained the money to help fund his House campaign.
Santos recently filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, which was first flagged by Politico, signaling that he may be considering running for another term in Congress in 2024. The filing does not guarantee he will run for reelection, but it does give him permission to fundraise and spend.
The Nassau County Republican Committee has yet to comment on D’Esposito’s statement, but it is clear that the party is not in support of Santos’ potential candidacy. It remains to be seen if Santos will decide to run for Congress again in 2024, and if so, how the investigations into his finances will affect his campaign.
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