Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) called for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) on Wednesday after the New York Republican was indicted on over a dozen federal charges.
“The people of New York’s 3rd district deserve a voice in congress. George Santos should be immediately expelled from Congress and a special election initiated at the soonest possible date,” Gonzales tweeted.
Santos is facing 13 criminal charges, including seven counts of wire fraud, with the indictment alleging that the New York Republican “devised and executed a scheme to defraud supporters” by leading them to believe their money would be used for his campaign, when it was actually spent on credit card payments and luxury clothing.
A number of New York Republicans have previously called for Santos’s resignation in the wake of reporting that emerged late last year showing the congressman repeatedly lied about details of his personal and professional life.
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