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Republican Lawmaker George Santos Expelled From US House
Expelled US lawmaker George Santos first came under scrutiny for making up key parts of his life story
The first-term congressman is the sixth House member to be expelled since Congress began deliberating in 1789 and the first since 2002.
United States lawmakers have voted to expel George Santos, the scandal-plagued politician who lied his way into Congress and has been indicted on charges of bankrolling his lavish lifestyle with stolen donor cash.
The House of Representatives voted 311-114 on Friday to immediately oust the freshman lawmaker, above the two-thirds majority required to remove one of its own.
One of the most controversial figures in the 234-year history of the House, the 35-year-old New York Republican is only the third person to join Washington’s rogues gallery of ejected lawmakers since the Civil War.
He swept into the House in 2022, helping the Republicans grab a slender majority, but it quickly emerged that almost his entire backstory was a fabrication, from his education and religion to his personal history and professional experience.
Federal prosecutors have accused Santos of laundering campaign funds and defrauding donors. Santos has pleaded not guilty to those charges.
But he was ultimately doomed by a congressional ethics investigation that found “overwhelming evidence” of misconduct and accused him of seeking to “fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy”.
“You, sir, are a crook,” said Ohio’s Max Miller, one of several members of Santos’s own party to stand up on the House floor to denounce him in a debate on the expulsion on Thursday.
“My future former colleague is divorced from reality. He has manufactured his entire life,” said Marc Molinaro, a fellow New York Republican, while another member from the state’s delegation, Anthony D’Esposito, called Santos a “liar”.
Santos allegedly used donor money for Botox treatments and the OnlyFans porn website as well as luxury Italian goods and vacations to the Hamptons and Las Vegas, according to the House Committee on Ethics.
Two previous attempts to expel Santos had failed, but the ethics report was enough to sway many of his defenders, and he was ousted in an overwhelming vote supported by more than 100 of his fellow Republicans.
Bizarre fabrications
Aside from the criminal allegations, Santos has become notorious for a series of bizarre fabrications, including claiming to have worked for Goldman Sachs, being Jewish and having been a college volleyball star.
Beyond accusing the Ethics Committee of a “smear campaign”, he has not publicly addressed the accusations in any detail.
Shortly before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would vote against the expulsion, an aide said. He and the other three top Republican leaders in the lower chamber of the US Congress voted no.
Santos is the sixth House member to be expelled since Congress first convened in 1789 and the first since 2002 when Ohio Democrat James Traficant was ousted over a bribery conviction.
There was considerable doubt ahead of the vote over whether it would get the required “super-majority” as the Republican leadership declined to whip the rank and file either way.
Dozens of Republicans said they were reluctant to condemn a man who first deserves due process although he is unlikely to have his day in court until September – close to what would have been the end of his two-year term.
“Since the beginning of Congress, there’s only two ways you get expelled: You get convicted of a crime, or you participated in the Civil War. Neither apply to George Santos,” Florida Republican Representative Matt Gaetz said in a floor speech on Thursday.
Fitness meets cultural expression as GOOD SWEAT prepares to bring its CULTURE RUN experience to Lagos on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Designed around the connection between physical wellness and cultural identity, CULTURE RUN offers participants an opportunity to embrace an active lifestyle while celebrating the richness of African culture. The event brings together fitness enthusiasts, culture lovers, and individuals looking for a refreshing way to connect through movement and shared experiences.
The run is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM, setting the stage for an evening that extends beyond fitness. At 6:00 PM, participants can look forward to the CULTURE PARTY, the event’s post-run celebration.
Adding to the experience is a distinctive dress code that encourages attendees to wear their regular running kits with a touch of cultural wear. This creative blend of athletic apparel and traditional-inspired fashion gives participants an opportunity to express their individuality while celebrating their cultural roots.
The event will take place at Bistrot Samantha’s, located at 7/12 Rumen’s Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
With its combination of fitness, fashion, culture, and social interaction, CULTURE RUN aims to create an experience that extends beyond the running track, bringing people together through a shared appreciation for wellness and cultural expression.
As Lagos continues to embrace lifestyle experiences that combine fitness with social engagement, CULTURE RUN offers an opportunity for participants to stay active, celebrate their heritage, and connect with like-minded individuals in a vibrant setting.
EVENT DETAILS
Event: CULTURE RUN
Presented by: GOOD SWEAT
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Run Time: 4:30 PM
Post-Run Party: 6:00 PM
Dress Code: Running kit with a touch of cultural wear
Venue: Bistrot Samantha’s
Address: 7/12 Rumen’s Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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