.SpeakerMcCarthy stands by Santos4Congress amid growing calls for New York Republican to step down
Santos has come under fire for fabricating large parts of his background, apparently including his education, work history, finances, and religion. He has also been accused of check fraud in Brazil.
New York GOP Reps. Marc Molinaro, Mike Lawler, Nick LaLota, Nick Langworthy, and Brandon Williams, as well as the Nassau County Republican Committee and Rep. Nancy Mace , have called for his resignation, with others raising concerns over whether he will have access to sensitive information through his committee assignments.
“Well, what I find is the voters have elected George Santos. If there's a concern, he will go through [the Ethics Committee]. If there is something that is found, he will be dealt with in that manner. But they have a voice in this process,” he told reporters at a press conference on Thursday. McCarthy dismissed concerns about Santos being able to receive classified briefings, adding that he will be subject to the same procedures others accused of ethics violations go through before any disciplinary action is taken.
"I don't see any way that he's going to have top-secret data," he continued, referring to Santos."He's got a long way to go to earn trust. But the one thing I do know is you apply the Constitution equal to all Americans. The voters of his district have elected him. He is seated. He is part of the Republican Conference."Santos managed to flip his district from blue to red in November, winning a D+2 seat.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The problem with Kevin McCarthy’s new line on George SantosRepublicans from George Santos' district want to wipe their hands of the congressman. Kevin McCarthy, however, doesn't seem as eager. (via MaddowBlog)
Read more »
Adding 14 New Restaurants, Michelin’s New York Guide Hints at This Year’s New StarsIt doesn’t mean they’re definitely getting Michelin stars, but they are the spots Michelin inspectors think you should be dining at.
Read more »
Two New York lawmakers file ethics complaint against Rep. George SantosTwo New York lawmakers have filed a complaint against Rep. George Santos with the House Committee on Ethics related to questions about his finances and the disclosure forms he filed with the House clerk.
Read more »
New York Democrats file Ethics Committee complaint against George Santos'Mr. Santos has failed to uphold the integrity expected of members of the House.' A pair of New York Democrats are filing a formal complaint with the House Ethics Committee against GOP Rep. George Santos, alleging he violated federal ethics law.
Read more »
New York GOP says Santos 'disgraced' House, should resignNEW YORK (AP) — Local Republican leaders in New York on Wednesday called for the immediate resignation of their new GOP congressman George Santos, who is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family heritage.
Read more »