George Santos was #Expelled from #Congress today, which is great. He is only the 6th member to ever be expelled. However I think that it is important to point out that more than HALF of #republicans wanted to keep in in office. There is a laundry list of reasons he was expelled - including but not limited to:
Campaign finance violations:
- Misrepresenting his financial background: Santos fabricated extensive details about his education, employment history, and wealth.
- Misusing campaign funds: He allegedly used campaign funds for personal expenses such as rent, travel, and dining.
- Concealing the source of donations: He received large donations from unknown sources and failed to properly disclose them on campaign finance reports.
Ethics violations:
- Making false statements to Congress: He lied about his personal and professional life under oath to the House Ethics Committee.
- Abusing his position: He used his office for personal gain and engaged in improper financial transactions.
- Bringing discredit upon the House: His actions caused significant damage to the reputation of the House of Representatives.
Criminal charges:
- Wire fraud and money laundering: He was indicted by the Department of Justice on 23 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign finance violations.
Loss of public trust:
His repeated lies and unethical behavior eroded public trust in his ability to serve as a representative.
With all this (and more) 112 republicans voted to KEEP HIM IN OFFICE. How can the #GOP be taken seriously when more than half of them back someone like this.