House Ethics Committee Chairman Files Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos from Congress

On Friday, House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress. This comes a day after the committee released a report that concluded there is “substantial evidence” Santos “violated federal criminal laws,” including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports.

The report describes Santos spinning through various alleged schemes and lies as he obtained funds for everything from casino trips to cosmetic procedures, while dealing with personal credit card debt and negative bank balances. In a statement, Guest said the evidence uncovered in the investigation is more than sufficient to warrant punishment and the most appropriate punishment is expulsion.

Santos responded to the report on the site formerly known as Twitter, where he said he was “deeply disappointed” and that he “strongly disagree[s] with the findings of the Committee.” He added that he will “continue to fight for the truth and justice.”

The resolution will now be sent to the full House for consideration. If approved, Santos would be the first member of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War. It is unclear if the House will take up the resolution before the end of the 116th Congress.