Nearly 90 House Republicans are set to support the expulsion of Representative George Santos (R-NY) from Congress this week according to an internal whip count. This indicates a near-certain exit for the indicted lawmaker, despite his firm stance against resignation, Politico reports.
Santos, in a defiant address on Tuesday, questioned the validity of the expulsion process. He argued that the current efforts undermine the established due process and dangerously shift the norms of congressional governance.
“In history, five members of Congress have been expelled,” Santos stated. “All five had suffered convictions in a court. All five had due process. This expulsion vote simply undermines and underscores the precedent that we’ve had in this chamber. It starts and puts us in a new direction, a dangerous one that sets a very dangerous precedent for the future.”
The House is preparing for a vote on the potential expulsion of Santos, who has been embroiled in numerous controversies since his election. This follows Santos’ first federal indictment in May 2023, where he maintained his innocence against all charges.
Santos said on X spaces that Thursday is…
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