{"id":2100590,"date":"2023-11-16T10:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T15:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-ethics-releases-report-on-santos-investigation-referring-matter-to-doj\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T10:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T15:42:10","slug":"house-ethics-releases-report-on-santos-investigation-referring-matter-to-doj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-ethics-releases-report-on-santos-investigation-referring-matter-to-doj\/","title":{"rendered":"House Ethics releases report on Santos investigation referring matter to DOJ"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-ethics-releases-report-on-santos-investigation-referring-matter-to-doj%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2100590&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The House Ethics Committee Recommends\u2063 DOJ Investigation into Rep. George Santos<\/h2>\n<p>The \u200bHouse Ethics\u2062 Committee released its highly \u2062anticipated\u200b report on \u2062Thursday, regarding \u2063its investigation into embroiled Rep. George Santos (R-NY). The report recommends that\u200b the allegations against the freshman \u2063lawmaker be referred to the Department of Justice.<\/p>\n<p>The committee opened its investigation into Santos several months ago, following allegations that he engaged in unlawful activity by lying about his \u200cpersonal and \u2063professional experience on the \u2062campaign trail and failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-ethics-releases-report-on-santos-investigation-referring-matter-to-doj\/\" title=\"House Ethics releases report on Santos investigation referring matter to DOJ\">disclose required financial reports<\/a>. The report concluded that the matter \u200bshould be further investigated by the DOJ, but stopped short of explicitly calling for his\u200d expulsion, instead stating that it warrants &#8220;public condemnation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;Representative Santos sought to fraudulently \u200dexploit every aspect \u200dof his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;He blatantly stole from his campaign. He\u2064 deceived donors into providing what they thought were contributions to his campaign but were in fact \u200bpayments for his personal benefit,&#8221; \u200cthe report says. &#8220;He used \u2062his connections to high-value donors and other political campaigns to obtain additional funds \u200dfor himself through fraudulent\u2064 or otherwise\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-ag-barr-accuses-joe-biden-of-lying-to-the-american-people-about-hunters-laptop\/\" title=\"Former AG Barr Accuses Joe Biden of Lying to the American People About Hunter\u2019s Laptop\">questionable business dealings<\/a>. And he \u200bsustained all of this\u200b through\u2063 a constant series of lies to his constituents, donors, \u2063and staff about his background and experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The report comes \u2063after Santos has already avoided two expulsion efforts in the House. However, some lawmakers have indicated that they will\u200c once again push for Santos&#8217;s expulsion, arguing that \u2063he is \u2062guilty of election fraud.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He should be expelled.\u200d What he has done is violate the public trust and\u2063 engage in election fraud,&#8221; said Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), one of the New York Republicans seeking to expel Santos. \u200c&#8221;The Republican\u200b Party ought \u2063to stand \u2062for election integrity, and first and \u2064foremost, the most provable case of election fraud \u2064we have before us is George Santos.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Other New York Republicans echoed similar sentiments, including Rep. Anthony D&#8217;Esposito (R-NY), who filed the second expulsion \u200dresolution against Santos\u2064 last month. However, \u200bthey expressed the need to wait\u2064 for the full report before \u200cmaking a final decision.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, some Republicans have expressed hesitation \u200cto expel Santos before his criminal trial in New York\u2063 is finished, claiming it could set a \u2064dangerous precedent for future proceedings. They also pointed out the GOP&#8217;s\u2062 slim majority in the \u2064House, noting that if \u200dSantos \u2063were ousted in the competitive district, the majority could \u200bshrink\u2064 to three seats.<\/p>\n<p>Santos did not respond\u2063 to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chairman Guest feels that the evidence uncovered in the Committee&#8217;s investigation is more than sufficient to warrant \u2062punishment, and that\u2063 the \u200bmost appropriate punishment is expulsion,&#8221; a spokesperson for House\u200c Ethics Committee Chairman \u2063Michael Guest (R-MS) said in a statement. &#8220;So, separate \u2063from the Committee process and his role as Chairman, \u200bhe plans to file an\u200d expulsion resolution \u2063during tomorrow&#8217;s\u200c 9:00 a.m.\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-joins-with-schumer-to-block-potential-trump-veto-of-defense-bill-keep-big-tech-protection\/\" title=\"McConnell Joins With Schumer To Block Potential Trump VETO Of Defense Bill, Keep Big Tech Protection\">pro forma session<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063does Rep. \u200cSantos&#8217; alleged misuse\u2064 of \u2063campaign funds undermine the integrity\u2062 of the\u200b electoral system?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ding, and \u200bhe \u2062illegally \u200bfunneled those funds into his own \u200cpersonal \u2062accounts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The allegations\u2063 against Rep. \u2063Santos raise\u200b serious concerns about his integrity\u2062 and suitability for public office. As an\u2063 elected representative, it is imperative that he upholds the highest standards of honesty and transparency. The House Ethics Committee&#8217;s recommendation for\u2064 a DOJ investigation highlights the gravity\u200c of the\u200c allegations\u200b and the \u2064need for \u2062further scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>Any elected official who engages in fraudulent activity not \u2063only betrays the trust of their constituents but \u200dalso undermines the democratic process. It \u200cis unacceptable for\u2063 a lawmaker to misuse campaign funds for personal gain, as it disrupts the integrity \u200bof the\u2064 electoral \u200csystem\u2064 and \u200cbetrays \u200bthe\u2064 confidence of \u2062those who have \u2063supported them.<\/p>\n<p>The House Ethics Committee&#8217;s report highlights the extent to which Rep. Santos \u2063allegedly abused the system\u2063 for his\u200b own benefit. By falsely representing his personal and professional experience, he deceived voters and \u200bdonors into believing he \u200dwas more qualified and trustworthy than he actually is. This \u200ddeceit\u200c undermines the fundamental principles of democracy and tarnishes \u2063the reputation of the entire political system.<\/p>\n<p>The recommendation for a \u200cDOJ investigation is a necessary \u2063step to ensure accountability and determine the full extent of Rep.\u200c Santos&#8217;\u200c alleged wrongdoing. Any potential violations of law, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/victorious-midterm-candidates-could-remake-money-they-pour-into-their-own-campaigns-thanks-to-new-supreme-court-ruling\/\" title=\"Victorious Midterm Candidates Could Remake Money They Pour Into Their Own Campaigns, Thanks To New Supreme Court Ruling\">campaign finance regulations<\/a> \u200cor fraud, should be thoroughly \u2063investigated\u2062 to uphold the\u200b rule of law and protect the\u2064 integrity\u2063 of the political process.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the report&#8217;s call for &#8220;public condemnation&#8221; emphasizes the seriousness of \u200cthe allegations \u200cagainst Rep. Santos. This public scrutiny serves as a reminder that elected officials are\u200c accountable to \u200btheir constituents and must act with integrity and honesty\u200b at all \u2063times. The \u2062House Ethics \u2064Committee&#8217;s report sheds light on Rep. Santos&#8217; alleged misconduct \u200dand \u2062demands that he\u2062 face \u2062the consequences for \u2064his actions.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of ethics in politics \u2062goes beyond party lines. It is essential that \u2064the Department of \u200bJustice conducts a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations against\u2064 Rep. Santos. Upholding the principle of justice is crucial\u2064 to maintain public trust in \u2064elected officials and \u2064to \u200censure the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>The House \u200dEthics Committee&#8217;s recommendation\u200b for a\u200d DOJ investigation into \u200cRep. George Santos is a significant development \u2063in the ongoing scrutiny\u200b surrounding his alleged \u2064misconduct. It is a reminder that no one is above the\u2062 law \u2063and that elected \u200cofficials must be held accountable for \u2064their actions. The investigation will shed light on the truth and determine the appropriate course\u2062 of action in this case.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 House\u2063 Ethics\u2063 Committee \u2062has done its duty\u2063 by thoroughly investigating \u200dthe allegations \u200bagainst Rep. Santos and recommending further action. Now, it is up to the \u200dDepartment of \u2063Justice\u200b to conduct a comprehensive \u2064investigation and, if necessary, take\u200d appropriate legal\u200b action to safeguard the integrity of our democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report regarding its investigation into embroiled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) on Thursday, recommending that the allegations against the freshman lawmaker be referred to the Department of Justice. The report comes months after the committee opened its investigation into Santos over allegations that he \u201cengaged in unlawful activity\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2100591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2100590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100590"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100590\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}