{"id":2108859,"date":"2023-11-27T13:33:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T18:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-george-santos-faces-possible-expulsion-what-happens-next-for-the-new-york-house-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T13:36:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T18:36:14","slug":"as-george-santos-faces-possible-expulsion-what-happens-next-for-the-new-york-house-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-george-santos-faces-possible-expulsion-what-happens-next-for-the-new-york-house-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s next for NY House seat as George Santos faces expulsion?"},"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%2Fas-george-santos-faces-possible-expulsion-what-happens-next-for-the-new-york-house-seat%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=2108859&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 Faces Third\u2063 Expulsion Attempt, Concedes\u200b Defeat<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is bracing himself for his third expulsion attempt, acknowledging that he will likely be ousted from the House and will not seek reelection. This \u200cdevelopment would reduce the House GOP&#8217;s four-seat majority to just three, paving the way for a special election in a New York district that leans Democratic. A number of candidates, both Democrats and Republicans, have already lined up to replace Santos in the event of his expulsion.<\/p>\n<h3>Expulsion Vote Looms Amid\u2062 Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>In a recent interview\u200d on an X Space hosted by Monica Matthews, Santos expressed his belief that he will be expelled from Congress, despite vehemently denying the charges against him as &#8220;slanderous.&#8221; The House Ethics Committee&#8217;s long-awaited \u200dreport, released earlier this month, provided &#8220;substantial evidence&#8221;\u200c of unlawful conduct by the freshman representative. Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) promptly filed a resolution\u200d accusing Santos of knowingly violating the law\u200b during his congressional campaign and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-mccarthy-rep-gaetz-is-innocent-until-proven-guilty\/\" title=\"Rep. McCarthy: Rep. Gaetz is innocent until proven guilty\">misusing campaign funds<\/a> for personal gain.<\/p>\n<p>The timing of the expulsion vote remains uncertain, but lawmakers may push to file the motion as\u2062 privileged upon their return from \u2064recess, potentially forcing a\u2063 vote within two legislative days. Rep. \u2064Robert Garcia (D-CA) has also indicated his intention \u2064to submit a separate privileged resolution for a vote on Santos&#8217;s expulsion, further complicating matters for Republicans.<\/p>\n<h3>Special Election and Candidates<\/h3>\n<p>If Santos is indeed expelled, a special election will be triggered in New York to \u200dfill the remainder of his\u200b term. Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) would have 10 days to \u2063schedule the election, as per state law. Following Hochul&#8217;s announcement, each party \u200dwill have \u206330 days \u200dto select their nominee, with county parties expected to make the decision rather than holding a primary election.<\/p>\n<p>At least 16 candidates have expressed interest in running for Santos&#8217;s seat in 2024, \u2064with several of them \u2062likely to \u200bcompete in the special election if he is expelled. Former Democratic Rep. Tom\u2062 Suozzi, who previously held the seat before an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid, is among the contenders.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Battles and Criminal Charges<\/h3>\n<p>Even if Santos is removed from office, he will continue to\u200c face\u2063 public\u2064 scrutiny as his legal battles persist and he\u2062 confronts numerous criminal charges. Two federal indictments have \u2064been filed against Santos, along with \u200cseveral other ethical \u2062violations and allegations outlined in the House Ethics Committee report. The investigation concluded\u200d that Santos knowingly submitted false or incomplete reports to the Federal Election Commission and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-democrat-congressman-uses-national-guard-in-apparent-political-stunt-against-gop-member\/\" title=\"WATCH: Democrat Congressman Uses National Guard In Apparent \u2018Political Stunt\u2019 Against GOP Member\">misused campaign funds<\/a> for personal purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b report \u2062accuses Santos of deceiving donors by using \u2063&#8221;fictitious loans&#8221; to\u200c his political committees, diverting contributions intended for his campaign for personal benefit. Santos \u200bmaintains his innocence and has \u200dpleaded not guilty to \u200cthe charges in New York. \u2064While he has ruled out running for reelection in his current\u200d seat, \u2062he has \u200dnot completely closed the door on a future run for office.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t rule out another run for office,&#8221; Santos stated\u200b during the X Space conversation. However, he clarified that he will not be pursuing any political endeavors in 2024, emphasizing\u2064 the \u2064need \u200dfor careful consideration before jumping back into elected office.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are \u200dthe serious violations that Rep. Santos has been accused of?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  P. Santos.<\/p>\n<h3>The Charges against Rep. Santos<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Santos \u200bhas been accused of several serious violations that have\u200d led to his potential expulsion. The \u200cHouse Ethics Committee found evidence that Santos knowingly violated campaign finance laws and used campaign\u200b funds for personal expenses. This alleged misuse of funds is a \u200dviolation of the public&#8217;s trust and\u200d a breach\u2064 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-senator-asks-chief-justice-to-testify-on-supreme-courts-ethics-failure\/\" title=\"Dem Senator Asks Chief Justice To Testify on Supreme Court's Ethics 'Failure'\">ethical standards expected<\/a> of elected officials.<\/p>\n<p>While Santos vehemently denies these charges, the Ethics Committee&#8217;s report paints a different picture. The committee&#8217;s investigation has been thorough and unbiased, and its findings are based on substantial evidence. The seriousness of these charges has prompted lawmakers\u2063 from both parties to call for Santos&#8217;s expulsion.<\/p>\n<h3>Political Implications<\/h3>\n<p>If Rep. Santos is expelled from the \u2064House, it would further reduce the GOP&#8217;s majority and potentially\u200c have implications for future legislation. With just three seats separating the two parties, Democrats could gain a significant advantage in advancing their agenda. Additionally, a \u200bspecial election would be held in Santos&#8217;s New York district, providing an opportunity for a Democratic candidate to take the seat.<\/p>\n<p>Several candidates\u2062 have already\u200d expressed interest in\u2063 replacing Santos, \u2062both from the Democratic and Republican parties. This indicates\u200c the potential\u200c shift in the district&#8217;s political\u2062 landscape and highlights \u2064the importance of this impending expulsion vote.<\/p>\n<h3>Santos Concedes Defeat<\/h3>\n<p>Despite his initial defiance, \u200bRep.\u2063 Santos has come to terms with the reality of his\u200b situation. In an interview, he acknowledged that he expects\u2062 to be expelled from Congress and has decided\u2062 not to seek reelection. While he \u200cmaintains his innocence, Santos understands the political consequences of the charges against him and has made the difficult decision to step down.<\/p>\n<p>Santos&#8217;s decision not to seek reelection shows a sense \u200cof responsibility and an understanding\u2062 of the grave nature of the allegations against \u2064him. It \u2063is a step towards \u200caccountability and allows for \u200cthe district to move forward with new representation.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200bimpending expulsion vote on Rep. Santos will be a significant\u200d moment for both parties involved. It will test the integrity of \u200cthe House Ethics Committee&#8217;s investigation and determine the political balance in Congress. If Santos is indeed expelled, it will\u2062 be a \u200creminder that no one is above the law and that ethical violations will be met with consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, this ordeal \u2064serves as a \u200bsobering reminder to elected \u2064officials of\u2063 the importance\u200d of\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terence-p-jeffrey-americans-rank-congressmen-lower-than-journalists-and-car-salesmen-for-honesty-and-ethical-standards\/\" title=\"Terence P. Jeffrey: Americans Rank Congressmen Lower Than Journalists and Car Salesmen for Honesty and Ethical Standards\">upholding ethical standards<\/a> and the trust of the public. The resolution of this case \u2064will provide closure to the allegations against Rep. \u2062Santos\u2064 and pave the way for a new chapter in the political landscape of New\u200c York&#8217;s congressional district.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. George Santos (R-NY) anticipates his third expulsion attempt this week. The New York freshman has accepted his impending removal from the House and will not seek reelection. If Santos is ousted, the House GOP&#8217;s majority will decrease from four seats to three, posing a potential challenge for the party<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2108860,"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-2108859","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\/2108859","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=2108859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}