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AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2023 5:45 pm Didn't they just propose a cut of 22 percent to the VA?

Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.

The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims.

The congressman’s attorney declined to comment. Spokespeople for the Brooklyn US Attorney’s Office, the Justice Department and the FBI declined to comment.

Gupwalla wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 5:38 pm I am trying to go on a diet, but the justice system keeps handing me cake and ice cream and cookies.

Help!

raison de arizona wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 5:34 pm Santos charged with federal crimes!

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics ... index.html

Reached by phone on Tuesday, Santos said, “This is news to me. You’re the first to call me about this."

Ron Filipkowski
@RonFilipkowski
I understand people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, but I presume George Santos is guilty.

Gupwalla wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 7:38 pm We don’t yet know what charges have been brought against Santos, so it is hard to gauge what the GOP response will be.

But if the Feds have Santos dead to rights on interstate drag performance, expect him to lose his seat by the morning coffee break. There are crimes even the GOP will not abide.

House Republicans are expressing increasing weariness with Rep. George Santos’ (R-N.Y.) continued presence in their conference over news he is facing criminal charges from the Department of Justice.

Why it matters: Santos' political future depends on the continued support of his fellow Republicans – and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has not ruled out eventually moving to oust him.

McCarthy said Tuesday that Santos is safe for now, but a conviction could change that: “Just like we had before with Jeff Fortenberry ... he was found guilty and then I told him he needed to resign."

Driving the news: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) became the latest to call for Santos' resignation, telling Axios in a statement: “We are waiting to see the charges, but we all knew this was where things were heading. The sooner he leaves, the sooner we can win the seat with someone who isn’t a liar.”

Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) also told CNN: “I do believe that if a member of Congress is charged with a federal crime they should resign.”

That marks nearly a dozen House and Senate Republicans who have called for Santos' ouster, including all his fellow New York GOP freshmen.

What they're saying: Even Republicans who aren't calling for Santos to step down are increasingly open about their frustrations with him.

"[On] the political question, it's really detrimental to a lot of our friends in New York ... I don't think it's helpful to any of us," said Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.).

Armstrong said Santos is "innocent until proven guilty," but "if he asked my advice, I would just ask the question: 'How can you serve your constituents?'"

How can you serve your constituents?'"

Luke Johnson @Orly_licious
#Santos2024 must happen! Don't let them get you down George Santos, Republicans need voices like yours to put forward as spokesmen for MAGA. Please let everyone know where they can donate, you are truly the Face of the GOP! #GeorgeSantos2024 #Kitara2024
5:24 AM · May 10, 2023

RTH10260 wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 8:48 pm

Gupwalla wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 7:38 pm We don’t yet know what charges have been brought against Santos, so it is hard to gauge what the GOP response will be.

But if the Feds have Santos dead to rights on interstate drag performance, expect him to lose his seat by the morning coffee break. There are crimes even the GOP will not abide.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

V.

GEORGE SANTOS
A.K.A. ANTHONY SANTOS
A.K.A. ANTHONY DEVOLDER
A.K.A. GEORGE DEVOLDER
A.K.A. GEORGE ANTHONY DEVOLDER
A.K.A. GEORGE A.D. SANTOS
A.K.A. ANTHONY SANTOS-DEVOLDER
A.K.A. ANTHONY ZABROVSKY
A.K.A. KITARA RAVACHE