Representative George Santos (R-NY) has announced that he will step away from his role as a member of House Republican committees. This comes after the freshman congressman was caught in multiple lies regarding his career and personal life, leading to several open investigations into his conduct and demands for his resignation from public office.
Santos’ decision is seen as a break from his usual staunchly conservative stance, with some speculating that this may be a sign of him backing down due to the current circumstances. However, other commentators believe it could be a way for him to distance himself, and preserve any future potential political capital.
The recusal will last until the ongoing investigations are resolved, meaning that certain votes on important legislation could go unaccounted for in the meantime. It remains to be seen how this will ultimately affect Congress as a whole and what implications it may have for Santos’ future in politics.
Representative George Santos (R-NY) has announced that he will step down from his roles on the House Small Business Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. This comes after a closed-door meeting where Santos reportedly said, “he’s a distraction,” in reference to the multiple scandals and investigations surrounding him at the moment.
Breaking: George Santos tells House Republicans he will recuse himself from sitting on committees. From @JakeSherman. pic.twitter.com/IhXWOSh9Mv
— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) January 31, 2023
