Upcoming House Expulsion Vote Marks George Santos' Final Battle

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on whether to expel Republican congressman George Santos after numerous ethics violations, fraud charges, and allegations of dishonesty. Despite two previous failed attempts to remove him from office, Santos believes that this time his opponents may succeed. During a recent news conference, he defiantly stated that he would not resign, accusing his colleagues of bullying him. The House ethics committee confirmed that Santos had misused campaign funds for personal gain, including spending money on Botox treatments, a web porn site, and luxurious vacations. The committee's Republican chairman supported the report and called for Santos' expulsion. Expulsion votes in Congress are rare and require a two-thirds majority. If Santos is expelled, he will be the sixth member of Congress to be removed, but the first Republican without a conviction or treason charge. Santos currently faces 23 federal felony charges, as well as separate allegations of campaign finance violations. The scandals surrounding him have brought together lawmakers from both parties, who are united in their efforts to remove him. Some lawmakers argued for due process and noted that Santos has not been convicted of any crimes. Meanwhile, Republican party leaders have urged Santos to resign to avoid further embarrassment, but he has refused. The vote to remove Santos is a complicated matter for the Republican party, as it could lead to a loss of their already narrow House majority, with no guarantee of winning the seat in the subsequent election. If expelled, the governor of New York will have ten days to call for a special election to replace Santos.