{"id":2176367,"date":"2024-02-14T16:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T21:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-blasts-former-gop-colleagues-in-group-text-after-dem-wins-special-election-to-replace-him\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T16:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T21:26:25","slug":"george-santos-blasts-former-gop-colleagues-in-group-text-after-dem-wins-special-election-to-replace-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-blasts-former-gop-colleagues-in-group-text-after-dem-wins-special-election-to-replace-him\/","title":{"rendered":"George Santos criticizes former GOP colleagues in group text after Democrat wins special election to replace him"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/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-blasts-former-gop-colleagues-in-group-text-after-dem-wins-special-election-to-replace-him%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=2176367&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>Former Rep. George Santos\u200d Blasts Former Republican Colleagues After Democrat\u2063 Wins Special Election<\/h2>\n<p>Former Rep. George Santos \u200b(R-NY), who was \u200drecently expelled from \u2063his seat\u2063 due to an ethics report, didn&#8217;t hold back in\u2063 expressing his frustration with his former Republican colleagues. After Democrat Tom Souzzi\u2064 won the special election to replace him, Santos took \u2062to a group\u2062 chat to voice his disgust.<\/p>\n<p>Santos didn&#8217;t mince words,\u200b calling \u2062out \u2062his\u200c former colleagues\u200d for their &#8220;dismal performance&#8221; and accusing them \u200dof \u200bwasting \u2064$10 million\u200d on a futile campaign. \u2062He didn&#8217;t shy away from expressing his anger, referring to them as &#8220;f***ing idiots&#8221; and \u200bquestioning their ability to\u200d raise\u200c money in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Andrew Garbarino\u200d (R-NY) responded to Santos&#8217; message \u200cwith a humorous \u2063tone, asking, &#8220;Sorry new phone, who dis?&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udfe1NEW via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kadiagoba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kadiagoba<\/a>: Ex-Rep. George Santos texted his former New\u200c York Republican colleagues to trash them for pushing to remove him from Congress after Rs lost NY03 \u2064seat.<\/p>\n<p>Rep.\u200d Andrew Garbarino responded: &#8220;Sorry new phone , \u200dwho dis?&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6xr2SY2NHZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/6xr2SY2NHZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XqICWLnc37\">pic.twitter.com\/XqICWLnc37<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Joseph Zeballos-Roig (@josephzeballos) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/josephzeballos\/status\/1757823126732197967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February\u2062 14, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Santos didn&#8217;t stop\u2064 at the group\u2062 chat. \u200bHe took to social media \u2063to express\u2063 his views on the election \u2063loss, claiming that \u200che had flipped a traditionally Democratic seat with the help \u200cof grassroots activists and by energizing \u200cthe base. He also criticized Republicans for disrespecting\u2062 former President Donald Trump&#8217;s supporters \u200dduring the race.<\/p>\n<p>Trump himself chimed\u200d in, posting on Truth Social that &#8220;Republicans just\u200c don&#8217;t learn&#8221; and calling the Republican candidate, Mazi Pilip, a &#8220;foolish woman&#8221; \u200dfor\u200c not endorsing him. Trump emphasized the importance of respecting the MAGA movement and claimed that it was the reason for the\u2063 low turnout.<\/p>\n<p>Santos&#8217; posts echoed Trump&#8217;s sentiments, highlighting the divide within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>The House voted to expel Santos on December 1, 2023,\u2064 with a majority of representatives supporting\u200d his\u200c expulsion. Santos\u200b is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/afghan-refugees-face-federal-charges-after-trying-to-rape-child-strangle-woman-in-wisconsin-report\/\" title=\"Afghan Refugees Face Federal Charges After Trying To Rape Child, Strangle Woman In Wisconsin: Report\">facing federal charges related<\/a> to\u200c fraud and\u200d campaign\u200d fund misuse, but he maintains his innocence.\u200d The House Ethics \u2064Committee released a scathing report \u200don \u200bSantos&#8217; misconduct,\u2063 leading to \u200bhis expulsion.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2063 his \u200cexpulsion, Santos made history as\u2064 the first member\u200b to be expelled from the House without being convicted of a crime or having fought\u2063 for the Confederacy in the\u2064 Civil\u2062 War.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO\u2063 GET THE DAILYWIRE+ \u200dAPP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Garbarino&#8217;s humorous response to Santos&#8217; message highlight the \u2063division and tension within the Republican Party<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ew Garbarino responds with &#8220;Sorry new phone, who dis?&#8221; \ud83e\udd23\ud83d\udcf1\ud83d\udfe1<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the \u200btension and division within the Republican Party, particularly in the aftermath of the special election in New York&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fridays-fun-fraud-fact-mysterious-spike-in-incomplete-nv-voter-registrations-13372-with-invalid-birthdates-and-casinos-and-temporary-rv-parks-as-a-home-address\/\" title=\"FRIDAY'S FUN FRAUD FACT: Mysterious Spike in Incomplete NV Voter Registrations - 13,372 with Invalid Birthdates and Casinos and Temporary RV Parks as a Home Address\">3rd congressional district<\/a>. Santos&#8217; expulsion from his seat due \u200bto ethical \u200cviolations seemed to have \u200cleft a bitter taste in his mouth, leading to his scathing remarks against \u200bhis former colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>While it is not\u200b uncommon \u200cfor politicians to express their frustrations \u2064privately, Santos&#8217; choice \u200cto do so in a group \u2063chat shows a lack \u200cof decorum and maturity. His use of profanity and\u200d derogatory \u2063language diminishes the credibility of his argument\u2063 and highlights a lack of\u2063 professionalism.<\/p>\n<p>However, Santos&#8217; criticisms \u2062of his former colleagues&#8217; \u200dperformance\u2062 and the alleged wasteful spending of\u200d $10 million in a &#8220;futile campaign&#8221; deserve consideration. It raises\u200c questions \u2064about the effectiveness of the Republican Party&#8217;s strategies and their use of resources, specifically in the New York special election.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Santos&#8217; \u200bdoubts about his former colleagues&#8217; ability \u2062to raise\u200c money\u2062 in the future indicate a lack of confidence in the \u2063party&#8217;s fundraising capabilities. Fundraising is crucial for\u200b political campaigns and plays a significant role\u200b in a party&#8217;s success. If \u200cSantos&#8217; concerns are valid, it raises concerns about\u200b the \u2064party&#8217;s financial stability and its ability to\u200b compete in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Garbarino&#8217;s response to Santos&#8217; message adds a touch of humor to an\u200c otherwise tense situation. His reply serves as a lighthearted way of dismissing Santos&#8217; criticisms\u200b and highlights\u200b the rift between \u200dthe two former colleagues. However, it is important for elected officials to address disagreements and conflicts in a professional and respectful manner, rather\u200b than resorting to sarcasm or mockery.<\/p>\n<p>This incident underscores the need for unity and cohesion within political parties. Divisions\u200c and\u2062 infighting\u2063 among party members only serve to weaken the party\u2062 as a whole. It is crucial for elected officials to rise above personal animosities and \u200dwork together towards their common goals, keeping the interests of their \u200bconstituents in mind.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican Party, \u200clike any\u200d political party, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-life-democrat-launches-presidential-bid-as-protest-against-partys-abortion-agenda\/\" title=\"Pro-Life Dem runs for President to oppose party's abortion stance.\">faces numerous challenges<\/a>. Internal conflicts only \u2063add\u200c to these challenges and can hinder their ability to\u200d effectively govern and represent their constituents. It is imperative for party members to\u2062 engage in constructive\u2062 dialogue, address \u2064grievances, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-watchdog-says-iran-has-slowed-uranium-enrichment\/\" title=\"Iran's uranium enrichment pace has been reduced, says UN watchdog.\">find common\u200b ground<\/a> to move forward.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064incident involving \u2062former Rep. George \u2064Santos and his scathing criticism of \u200bhis former Republican colleagues is a reminder of the need for professionalism, unity, and effective leadership within political\u200c parties. As the \u2062Republican Party continues to navigate the ever<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/slim-house-gop-majority-takes-a-hit-with-dem-winning-contest-to-replace-santos\/\" title=\"Democrat's victory in contest to replace Santos deals blow to slim House GOP majority\">-changing political\u2063 landscape<\/a>, it is crucial that they focus on their shared values and work towards achieving\u200b their common \u200dgoals, while\u200b upholding\u2062 the principles of integrity \u200dand respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY), ousted due to an ethics report, criticized his ex-Republican colleagues in a group chat. This came after Democrat Tom Souzzi&#8217;s victory in the special election to replace him. 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