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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

House lawmakers could decide whether to expel George Santos. He says Democrats want to ‘play judge and jury’

REUTERS

Democratic US Rep Robert Garcia introduced a resolution on 16 May to expel George Santos from the House of Representatives after the scandal-plagued congressman refused to resign from office following a range of criminal fraud charges against him.

The “privileged” motion from Mr Garcia gives the Republican-controlled House of Representatives until Thursday to consider it for a vote. It is not clear when that will take place.

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