In a surprising turn of events, George Santos, a documented liar and alleged fraudster, has announced the termination of his independent campaign for the House seat in New York's 1st Congressional District. Santos cited his concern over splitting the vote and potentially allowing a Democrat to win as the reason behind his decision.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Santos expressed his dissatisfaction with the Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, labeling his record as "abysmal." However, Santos acknowledged that running against LaLota would all but guarantee the victory of the Democratic nominee, ultimately jeopardizing the conservative agenda.

Santos initially launched his bid for the House seat as a Republican in early March but later switched to an independent status. He justified this move by stating that the GOP continues to deceive its voter base. Santos proclaimed his support for Ultra MAGA/Trump values and vowed to bring them to the ballot in November as an Independent candidate.

However, Santos' claims of making a selfless decision for the sake of conservatism are contradicted by the lack of momentum his campaign had gained. The Federal Election Commission's filing revealed no financial contributions or expenditures since his campaign's inception in March. Additionally, Santos is facing a federal fraud trial scheduled for September, pleading not guilty to all charges.

Nevertheless, Santos expressed optimism about his political future, assuring supporters that this departure is only temporary. "It's only goodbye for now, I'll be back," Santos proclaimed in his announcement on Tuesday.

As Santos steps back from the race, attention now turns to the remaining candidates vying for the House seat in New York's 1st Congressional District. The withdrawal of Santos clears the field, allowing a direct competition between the Republican, Nick LaLota, and the Democratic nominee.

The outcome of this race will undoubtedly have significant implications for the political landscape in the district. With Santos out of the picture, voters will have to decide between LaLota and the Democratic candidate to determine who will represent their interests in the House of Representatives.