Key takeaways:
- New York Republicans are introducing a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives.
- The resolution is co-sponsored by fellow New York House Republicans and comes after Santos was hit with new federal charges.
- If passed, it would be the first time a House member has been expelled since 2002.
Today, a group of New York Republicans are introducing a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from the House of Representatives. The resolution was announced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., on Wednesday, one day after Santos was hit with new federal charges accusing him of identity theft, credit card fraud and more.
Santos pleaded not guilty earlier this year to a slew of charges from an original indictment that included accusations of an alleged scheme to defraud prospective supporters of his 2022 congressional campaign. The charges unsealed Tuesday allege he falsified documents and used stolen identities to obtain credit cards and other services.
Rep. D’Esposito said the resolution will be co-sponsored by fellow New York House Republicans Nick LaLota, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, Nick Langworthy and Brandon Williams. LaLota said he considers Santos an “immoral” and “untrustworthy” person.
The resolution is expected to be introduced on the House floor later this week. If passed, it would be the first time a House member has been expelled since 2002, when Rep. James Traficant, D-Ohio, was expelled after being convicted of bribery and racketeering.
The resolution comes as the House Ethics Committee is also investigating Santos for alleged violations of House rules. The committee has not yet released its findings. It is unclear at this time what the outcome of the resolution will be.
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