Former New York Republican Congressman George Santos, who was recently expelled from Congress due to 23 federal fraud charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and lying to Congress, made a surprising appearance at the State of the Union address last night.
Despite his controversial past and ongoing legal troubles, Santos showed up on the floor of the House of Representatives dressed in a rhinestone-encrusted collar and silver shoes. His presence was not only to criticize the president's speech but also to announce his intention to return to politics.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Santos criticized the president's address as full of spin and lies, claiming to have made personal sacrifices in the name of serving the American people.
Santos is now aiming to make a political comeback by challenging the incumbent in the New York 1st Congressional District. He expressed his eagerness to debate his opponent on various issues and criticized his opponent's record as a Republican.
Despite facing a trial for the federal charges against him in September, Santos seems determined to re-enter the political arena and vie for a seat in Congress once again.