Interesting pattern in news stories of political corruption. Whether we’re talking about a Supreme Court justice or a presidential candidate, or a freshman congressman, when charges of corruption surface, they all happen to be Republicans. That’s the common denominator.
The GOP was already having a major headache today, with Donald Trump’s loss in court. Then along comes George Santos. We find out that the DOJ has filed sealed charges against him. CNN:
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.
The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims.
The freshman congressman, who was elected last year to represent a district that includes parts of Long Island and Queens, has been under investigation in multiple jurisdictions and by the House Ethics Committee.
Top Democrats, joined by some New York Republicans, have been calling on Santos to resign over allegations ranging from criminal behavior on the campaign trail to petty personal dishonesty stretching back more than a decade.
And what is the Speaker doing about this?
Reporter: Congressman Santos has been charged by federal prosecutors. Do you believe that he should be removed from Congress?
McCarthy: I'll look at the charges. pic.twitter.com/MUoYOVGTr5— Acyn (@Acyn) May 9, 2023
Um…Kevin? Scuse us, but the Department of Justice doesn’t bring charges over parking tickets or being late on the light bill, what have you. These are federal charges.
KKKevin might actually look at the charges but he won’t do sh!t about getting rid of Santos. He needs every GOP vote he can get so he’ll do anything in his power to cover Santos’ butt.
Just a stall to duck answering the question. It’s what Kev does best, the spineless weasel.
How is it that the DOJ has signed sealed and delivered this Rep liar to the courts, it’s going on much longer for another Rep liar I can think of?