House severs ties with George Santos: Washington’s Weekly Photo Highlights
Expulsion Vote Removes Indicted GOP Rep. George Santos from Capitol
House members made a bold move on Friday, using a rare expulsion vote to remove indicted New York GOP Rep. George Santos from the Capitol. This powerful action has only been successfully deployed six times in U.S. history.
However, in the days leading up to his removal from office due to numerous allegations of ethics violations and criminal fraud, a larger-than-life inflatable Santos was causing a stir. MoveOn Political Action, a liberal group, unveiled a 15-foot balloon featuring Santos in a suit and tie with the words “full of lies” emblazoned on it. This political stunt aimed to persuade lawmakers to oust the freshman lawmaker. But on a blustery Tuesday, the cartoon Santos broke free and careened around the Capitol, creating quite a spectacle.
Now that the real Santos is out of a job, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) will soon announce a special election date for the swing district seat.
For more details, click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
Scenes from the Week of Nov. 27
Take a glimpse into the events of the week of Nov. 27 through the lens of Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pays a visit to the Senate to meet with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
- First Lady Jill Biden unveils the White House holiday decor, but the Biden grandchildren stockings are noticeably absent.
What is the significance of Governor Kathy Hochul announcing a special election date for the swing district seat following Santos’ removal from office
Expulsion Vote Removes Indicted GOP Rep. George Santos from Capitol
House members made a bold move on Friday, using a rare expulsion vote to remove indicted New York GOP Rep. George Santos from the Capitol. This powerful action has only been successfully deployed six times in U.S. history.
However, in the days leading up to his removal from office due to numerous allegations of ethics violations and criminal fraud, a larger-than-life inflatable Santos was causing a stir. MoveOn Political Action, a liberal group, unveiled a 15-foot balloon featuring Santos in a suit and tie with the words “full of lies” emblazoned on it. This political stunt aimed to persuade lawmakers to oust the freshman lawmaker. But on a blustery Tuesday, the cartoon Santos broke free and careened around the Capitol, creating quite a spectacle.
Now that the real Santos is out of a job, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) will soon announce a special election date for the swing district seat.
For more details, click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
Scenes from the Week of Nov. 27
Take a glimpse into the events of the week of Nov. 27 through the lens of Washington Examiner photographer Graeme Jennings.
– House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) pays a visit to the Senate to meet with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
– First Lady Jill Biden unveils the White House holiday decor, but the Biden grandchildren stockings are noticeably absent.
In an unprecedented move, the House of Representatives voted to expel indicted GOP Representative George Santos from the Capitol. This marks only the sixth time in U.S. history that such an expulsion vote has been successfully enacted. Santos, who had faced numerous ethics violations and criminal fraud charges, was deemed unfit to hold office by his fellow lawmakers.
Leading up to his expulsion, a controversial political stunt took place involving a larger-than-life inflatable representation of Santos. MoveOn Political Action, a liberal group, unveiled a 15-foot balloon depicting Santos dressed in a suit and tie with the words “full of lies” prominently displayed. The intention behind this display was to sway legislators into removing the freshman lawmaker from office. However, the inflatable Santos broke free from its restraints on a windy Tuesday and caused quite a commotion as it bounced around the Capitol.
With Santos now out of the picture, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is expected to announce a special election date to fill the vacant seat in the swing district. This election will give voters a chance to elect a new representative who will hopefully restore trust and uphold ethical standards in government.
In other news, the Washington Examiner provides a glimpse into the events of the week of Nov. 27 through the lens of their photographer Graeme Jennings. Highlights include House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) meeting with Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the Senate, and First Lady Jill Biden unveiling the White House holiday decor, where the absence of Biden grandchildren stockings was a noticeable detail.
The expulsion of George Santos serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and that ethical conduct is essential for elected officials. As the special election approaches, it will be interesting to see who the voters choose as their new representative and how they will work towards restoring public trust in the political system.
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