Rep. George Santos Faces Imminent Expulsion from Congress Amidst Expletive-Ridden Livestream Tirade

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Politics
25/11/2023 22h23

In a shocking turn of events, Rep. George Santos launched a profanity-laden tirade during a livestream on Friday night, hurling accusations at his House colleagues and expressing his disdain for what he deems as their hypocritical behavior. Santos is facing likely expulsion from Congress, with the House Ethics Committee Chairman, Michael Guest, introducing a resolution that has garnered support from many of Santos' former allies.

The resolution comes after a thorough investigation conducted by the House Ethics Committee, which revealed numerous violations committed by the congressman. It was found that Santos had misused campaign funds for personal expenses such as Botox treatments, personal travel, and even adult entertainment.

During the livestream, Santos singled out Chairman Guest, urging him to "be a man and stop being a [expletive] and call the damn motion." He further criticized his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, accusing them of disregarding their responsibilities while engaging in questionable behavior. Santos stated, "Within the ranks of United States Congress, there's felons galore, there's people with all sorts of shady backgrounds."

The embittered Republican politician also claimed that some of his colleagues prioritized indulging in excessive drinking with lobbyists over fulfilling their duties. He made it clear that he will not seek re-election, declaring his refusal to work with what he labeled as a "bunch of hypocrites."

The recently released report by the Ethics Committee further tarnished Santos' reputation, revealing numerous instances of dishonesty, including lying about his education and incurring substantial civil judgments. The report also alleged that Santos failed to properly disclose significant personal loans made to his campaign, as well as improperly reimbursing himself with donor money for loans he never made. Additionally, the report cited the 23 federal charges filed against Santos last month, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Chairman Guest's resolution marks the third attempt to oust Santos from Congress. Although the congressman survived the previous two attempts, there has been a shift in sentiment among several representatives who initially voted against his expulsion. Many have now expressed a change of heart.

During the livestream, Rep. Robert Garcia of California confirmed that the House planned to vote on the expulsion soon after the Thanksgiving break, calling on Santos to resign. However, Santos remained defiant, stating that he would not be voluntarily leaving his position.

"They want to kick me out of a job they didn't put me in," Santos asserted boldly. He added, "I'm not leaving. Come hell or high water, it's done when I say it's done."

Santos acknowledged the inevitability of his impending expulsion, admitting that he has done the calculations repeatedly, and the outlook is not favorable for him.

With the expulsion vote looming, the fate of Rep. George Santos hangs in the balance. As Congress returns from the Thanksgiving break, all eyes will be on Capitol Hill to see how this dramatic saga unfolds.

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