Eyewitness News reporter Chantee Lans spoke with Santos Wednesday night outside his office after the house adjourned.
, the U.S. and Brazil, and is facing growing calls for him to be barred from serving.Federal and state investigators are looking into $700,000 Santos gave to his campaign, despite only claiming $55,000.Santos sat by himself on the Republican side of the House floor during Tuesday's votes, largely keeping to himself and looking at his phone.
He joined most Republicans in backing Kevin McCarthy for speaker, but McCarthy fell short of the majority needed to claim the gavel. Voting ended for the day after three rounds Tuesday and was set to resume Wednesday. Eyewitness News reporter Chantee Lans spoke with Santos outside his office after the House adjourned.Another protest was expected Thursday calling for Santos to step aside.
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