Following his arraignment last week, Santos said he doesn’t plan to resign and intends to continue running for reelection.
Federal prosecutors accused George Santos in a 13-count indictment of fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits, using campaign contributions to pay down personal debts and purchase designer clothing, and lying to the House of Representatives about his financial condition. His next court appearance is set for June 30. | Stefan Jeremiah/AP PhotoAnother candidate has joined the race for the Long Island House seat currently held by Republican Rep.
Following the arraignment, Santos said he doesn’t plan to resign and intends to continue running for reelection. But that hasn’t deterred one Republican and four Democrats from officially launching 2024 bids for his seat, in a swing district that flipped from Democratic to Republican last year.in a Twitter post“While @Santos4Congress has deceived our community with his lies, I will always tell the truth about my story and the needs of this district,” Malamed said.
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