House Democrats launch motion to expel George Santos from Congress

Five House Democrats drafted a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress.

The one-page resolution demands that Santos be expelled from Congress immediately. In discussions with reporters, the representatives cited his documented falsehoods as justification for the expulsion, arguing that his falsehoods have expanded into more than just a few resume falsehoods, as Santos claims.

“This is not just a simple liar,” Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) told reporters at the Capitol, the Hill reported. “This is a conman who does not belong in Congress, and he needs to go.”

The motion is unlikely to even reach a vote in the Republican-run House. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has defended Santos and refused to condemn him over his recent scandals.

Nevertheless, the five Democrats who drafted the motion hope it will bring wider attention to Santos's scandals and further link Republican leadership to him.

“We’re going to send the clear message that if Kevin McCarthy refuses to hold George Santos accountable, we will,” Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) said.