Former New York Representative George Santos made headlines on Friday as he declared his departure from the Republican Party to pursue his congressional comeback bid as an independent candidate. Santos, who had been facing a series of federal charges and was ousted from the House last year, took to social media to criticize the GOP and express his intention to champion 'Ultra MAGA/Trump supporting values' as an Independent candidate in the upcoming November elections.
In a statement posted on social media, Santos voiced his disillusionment with the Republican Party, stating, 'I in good conscience cannot affiliate myself with a party that stands for nothing and falls for everything.' He announced his decision to suspend his petitioning as a Republican in New York's 1st District and confirmed his plans to run as an independent candidate.
