In a shocking turn of events, former New York Rep. George Santos announced his surprise comeback campaign during President Biden's State of the Union (SOTU) address. Santos, present at the event, took to social media platform X to declare his candidacy while the address was still ongoing.

Expressing his discontent with President Biden's speech, Santos described it as filled with "spin and lies" aimed at the American people. He emphasized his dedication to serving the nation and vowed to never back down. Santos criticized the lack of conservative representation in New York since his departure from office, blaming "RINO, empty suits like Nick Lalota" for the situation.

Having previously served in New York's 3rd Congressional District before being expelled, Santos revealed his intention to run against fellow Republican Rep. Nicholas Lalota in the 1st Congressional District. Promising to challenge Lalota on his weak record as a Republican, Santos emphasized the imperative nature of fighting for the majority.

It is worth noting that the former congressman faced expulsion from the House of Representatives following a House Ethics Committee report that found him misusing campaign funds for luxury items and supporting platforms like OnlyFans. Although Santos has pleaded not guilty, he faces multiple charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, falsification of records, and credit card fraud.

This marked Santos' first return to the House building since being ousted from office, with his expulsion being approved by a bipartisan vote. However, as a former member, he still retains certain privileges, such as entry to the House floor when sessions are in progress.

Santos expressed his bipartisan interactions with fellow colleagues during his presence at the SOTU address, highlighting the importance of coming together for the betterment of the country.

As Santos throws his hat back into the political arena, it remains to be seen how his candidacy and controversial past will impact the 1st Congressional District race. The upcoming debates and discussions will undoubtedly provide an opportunity for voters to assess his platform and evaluate Lalota's performance as a Republican representative.