Republican Congressman George Santos, who represents parts of Long Island and Queens, announced today he’s dropping his bid for a second term after a House ethics report blasted him for criminal activity and lying to voters.
“I will continue on my mission to serve my constituents up until I am allowed,” Santos said on X, the social media site. “I will however NOT be seeking re-election for a second term in 2024 as my family deserves better than to be under the gun from the press all the time.”
Santos has already admitted lying about much of his life story to voters before winning a House seat in 2022.
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