George Santos Charged with 13 Felonies, But GOP Leaders Refuse to Expel Him from Congress

[Uncle Joe]

Scandal-plagued New York Republican Congressmember George Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges at a courthouse on Long Island Wednesday. He is charged with wire fraud, money laundering, lying on federal disclosure forms, and fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits while earning a $120,000 salary. Santos has been under investigation since his election to Congress last year exposed his history as a serial liar who fabricated his educational background, employment history and religion. He has thus far refused to step down and has denied the allegations against him. We talk to Mother Jones reporter Noah Lanard, who was in the courtroom and says this indictment is just the beginning of Santos's legal troubles.

[Blue Owl]

1. The GOP is not so much a political party any longer; but more of an organized crime ring

[Bluethroughu]

2. Completely.

They don't do any work for the people, it's all about personal wealth and power.

[gab13by13]

3. George Santos is giving Magats exactly what they want.

How in hell did Santos win in a district that President Biden won by 9 points? Is that on Democrats?

McCarthy just said he won't back Santos for reelection, no shit Dick Tracy, he wouldn't win a reelection. McCarthy will keep him in Congress as long as he can for his vote.

I understand why I haven't watched CNN for 10 years. I clicked on CNN yesterday and they had on a guy named Manu Raju, or close to that spelling. He said that McCarthy needs to keep Santos voting because if they had a special election and a Democrat won then Magats would only have a 3 vote margin down 1 from a 4 vote margin. The cable news anchor never corrected him. I turned the channel.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

4. Who is surprised by this?

McCarthy needs Santos' vote

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Of course they did, they're that desperate for his vote

Meanwhile, the constituents he's supposed to represent have long called for a new election - he's become the ultimate embarrassment.