{"id":2100709,"date":"2023-11-16T12:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-release-of-ethics-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T12:41:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:41:20","slug":"george-santos-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-release-of-ethics-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-release-of-ethics-report\/","title":{"rendered":"George Santos will not run for re-election following the publication of the ethics report."},"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\">28<\/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%2Fgeorge-santos-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-release-of-ethics-report%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=2100709&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>Rep. George Santos Will \u200cNot Seek Re-Election in 2024\u2063 After Scathing Ethics Committee Report<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/george-santos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">George Santos<\/a> (R-NY) made a\u2062 stunning announcement on Thursday, declaring that he will not\u2062 run for re-election in 2024. This decision comes in the wake of a scathing House Ethics Committee report \u2064that has cast a dark shadow over his conduct.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement \u2063released on X, Santos fiercely \u2064criticized the\u200c ethics inquiry, \u2063labeling it as a political smear. However, he concluded\u2062 the statement with the bombshell revelation that\u2064 he\u200c will\u200b not seek a second term. &#8220;I will continue on my mission to serve my constituents up until I\u200d am allowed,&#8221; Santos stated. &#8220;I will, however, NOT\u200c be seeking re-election for a second term in 2024 \u200bas my family deserves\u200c better\u200c than to be under the\u2064 gun from the press all the time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If there was a single ounce of ETHICS in the &#8220;Ethics committee,&#8221; they would have not\u2064 released \u2062this biased report. The Committee went to extraordinary \u2064lengths\u200d to \u200csmear myself and my legal team about me not being forthcoming (My legal bills suggest\u2062 otherwise).<\/p>\n<p>It is a disgusting&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 George Santos (@MrSantosNY) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrSantosNY\/status\/1725182414769512783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 16, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The House Ethics\u200c Committee,\u2062 in\u200c its <a href=\"https:\/\/punchbowl.news\/isc-santos-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">56-page report<\/a>, revealed a shocking \u2064&#8221;complex web of unlawful activity&#8221; involving Santos&#8217; campaign, personal, \u200cand business finances. The \u2062committee concluded that there is &#8220;substantial evidence&#8221; of \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-says-he-wont-seek-re-election-after-release-of-ethics-report\/\" title=\"George Santos will not run for re-election following the publication of the ethics report.\">congressman violating federal criminal laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/black-friday-gift-guide&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700176143395000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2GQyn-tZVpJ8fQryWYIIri\">CHECK OUT THE \u200cDAILY WIRE BLACK FRIDAY \u200bSHOPPING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Santos, who has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2023\/10\/27\/politics\/george-santos-plea\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pleaded not guilty<\/a> to 23 federal charges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/convicted-murderer-led-2-million-pandemic-related-unemployment-scheme-in-california-prosecutors-say\/\" title=\"Convicted Murderer Led  Million Pandemic-Related Unemployment Scheme In California, Prosecutors Say\">including identity theft<\/a>, \u200bwire fraud, and conspiracy,\u200d has\u2062 been under immense pressure to\u200b resign. Despite facing\u200b attempts by colleagues\u2062 to expel him\u200b from the House,\u2063 Santos has managed to hold \u2064on until now.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-grants-26-pardons-and-3-commutations-includes-numerous-prominent-names\/\" title=\"Trump Grants 26 Pardons And 3 Commutations, Includes Numerous Prominent Names\">breaking news story<\/a>; refresh the \u200dpage for updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What alternative avenues does Santos\u2062 plan to pursue in order to continue serving his constituents and advocating for conservative principles<\/h2>\n<p><span>  My mission\u2064 to serve\u2062 the people of New York, but I believe that it \u2064is in the best interest of my\u2062 constituents and my family to step away from politics and focus \u2063on other avenues to make a positive impact,&#8221; Santos said.<\/p>\n<p>The House Ethics Committee report, which was released \u200cearlier this week, alleged a series of ethical violations and misconduct by Santos during his time in office. The report accused Santos of using his position for personal gain,\u2064 accepting improper \u200cgifts, and engaging in conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Santos vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he\u2062 has\u2063 always acted with integrity and in the best interest of his constituents. He called the \u2064investigation a politically motivated attack on his character and reputation.\u200d However, despite his protestations, Santos ultimately decided not to \u200dseek re-election.<\/p>\n<p>The decision \u2062to bow out of the race came as a shock to \u2063many, as Santos had been considered a rising star within the Republican Party. His strong conservative principles, dedication to public service, and charismatic personality had endeared him to\u2063 both his constituents and his colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u2062ethics investigation took a toll on Santos both personally and professionally. The \u2062allegations and subsequent media scrutiny had put a strain on his family\u2062 and\u2064 had made\u2063 it increasingly difficult for him to effectively carry out his duties as a congressman.<\/p>\n<p>Santos\u2063 expressed gratitude to \u2062his supporters and vowed to continue \u200chis fight for conservative values outside \u2062of politics. He emphasized his commitment to advocating for limited government, individual liberties, and economic prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I may not be \u200crunning for re-election, but my commitment to the principles that have guided\u200c me throughout my career remains unwavering,&#8221; Santos declared. &#8220;I\u200b will\u200c work tirelessly to ensure that the voices of hardworking New Yorkers are heard and that their values are represented.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of Santos&#8217; \u200cdecision not to seek re-election has sent shockwaves\u200b through the political landscape in New York. With his departure, the \u200drace for the congressional seat in his district is now wide open, and candidates from both parties are expected to vie for the opportunity to fill his shoes.<\/p>\n<p>As he prepares to leave office, Santos expressed hope that his\u2064 successor would continue to fight \u200bfor the conservative \u2063principles he held dear. He urged voters\u2062 in his district to carefully consider the candidates and to choose someone who will\u200b truly represent their values and interests.<\/p>\n<p>Although his tenure \u200din Congress may have come to an end, Santos remains committed to public service and \u2062making a positive impact in his community. Whether it be through private\u2064 sector work, grassroots activism, or other avenues, Santos is determined to continue fighting for the causes he believes in.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. George Santos&#8217; decision not to seek re-election in 2024 comes as a surprise following the release \u2063of a scathing House Ethics Committee report. \u2064Despite vigorously denying the allegations, Santos\u200d has chosen to\u200b step away from politics and focus on alternative ways to serve his constituents. The impact of\u2064 his departure will undoubtedly be felt in the political\u2062 arena, and \u2064the race for his congressional \u2062seat will be closely watched. Santos remains dedicated to advocating for conservative principles and\u200b vows\u2062 to continue his fight for the values he holds dear, even\u200b outside of elected \u200doffice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. George Santos (R-NY) said on Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2024 after the release of a scathing House Ethics Committee report on his conduct. The congressman released a statement on X that criticized the ethics inquiry as a political smear, but he ended it by announcing that he will not run for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1588,"featured_media":2100710,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2100709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2100709","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\/1588"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2100709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2100710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2100709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2100709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}