Former Representative George Santos, who was expelled from the House in December, made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union address, clad in a bedazzled collar and silver shoes. Santos, known for his controversial tenure and subsequent expulsion, announced his intentions to run for Congress again. He plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) in the New York 1st Congressional District Republican Primary. Despite being ousted, Santos retains certain privileges as a former member, including access to the House floor, which he cited as 'floor privileges'. His appearance at the Capitol was met with mixed reactions, ranging from no comment to cold receptions. Santos expressed his desire to re-enter politics, stating he wouldn't rule out running for office again and emphasizing his right to be there due to floor privileges.
Former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in the wake of a report by the House Ethics committee that found "substantial evidence" he violated federal law and used campaign money for personal expenses, plans to run for Congress again. https://t.co/arGn05Pr5v
LaLota on Santos' claims he will challenge him in a primary: "To raise the standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. "If finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in." https://t.co/1t4oRk6SIv
Santos, who was expelled from the House last year, said he plans to run for the House of Representatives in a different New York district. https://t.co/VqEvagwOOx
George Santos appears to launch new bid for Congress, New York's District 1 https://t.co/RH70qECy5u
George Santos, who attended the State of the Union, posted on X that he’ll run for Congress again in New York. He was expelled from Congress last year. We cataloged how he misled, exaggerated or lied to voters about much of his life. Here's what to know. https://t.co/HuAHccnRYD
He's Back: George Santos Announces Run For Congress in Totally Different District https://t.co/6GN9SdIIli
George Santos Running For Congress Again After Expulsion—Announces In State Of The Union Visit https://t.co/1QOiNsdJQN https://t.co/AJ06XupNqb
Ousted congressman George Santos announces that he'll challenge a fellow Republican in a district on Long Island https://t.co/layakuazaK
George Santos showed up to Biden’s State of the Union in a bedazzled collar … then announced he’s running for Congress again More: https://t.co/GhOchCYklM https://t.co/GhOchCYklM
Disgraced former Republican Rep. George Santos files paperwork to run for his New York congressional seat again — listing an Alpharetta, Ga. address. #gapol https://t.co/2kkj4luksz
Santos announces primary against one of his most ardent House GOP NY critics https://t.co/m2iozniLE7
Former representative George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year, makes an appearance on Capitol Hill tonight to attend the State of the Union. https://t.co/Ux9DH5T1oE
Expelled former GOP NY Rep George Santos announces he is running for Congress against GOP NY Rep LaLota. Earlier, Santos said the following when asked if he’d run: “I don’t put anything past my my desire to run for office at this point.”
JUST IN -- George Santos announces he's running for Congress in New York's 1st District against Nick LaLota. https://t.co/lhsWg1QJLG https://t.co/Uoxipd9QA7
BREAKING Disgraced former Congressman George Santos announced he's running for Congress again, challenging Nick LaLota in the New York 1st Congressional District Republican Primary. https://t.co/Im9Pp1d6oS
🚨Just in: George Santos has announced tonight that he is primary challenging Nick LaLota in the New York 1st Congressional District Republican Primary in 2024. https://t.co/CujdnbWdBv
Expelled Rep. George Santos makes special appearance at State of the Union https://t.co/L9wor4IqfV
Former Rep. George Santos made his return to Capitol Hill Thursday night for President Biden’s State of the Union address, wearing a dark coat, cream-white trousers and sparkling accents as he made his way through the rows to chat with former colleagues https://t.co/ccPv27Rego
GEORGE SANTOS FILES TO RUN FOR U.S. HOUSE IN NEW YORK - FEC Who can stop him?
Guess who: Expelled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) announces on Twitter, as he watches the State of the Union in person, that he will primary Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). https://t.co/PtfLP4jyoi
Santos files to primary Nick LaLota in NY-01 https://t.co/DFoqdpj6K8
Santos announces he plans to challenge LaLota for his seat. https://t.co/fBrbeGq0bH
🚨🚨George Santos just filed FEC committee paperwork to challenge #NY01 Republican Nick LaLota https://t.co/lzClKtdL2u https://t.co/z2knyau6Bf
NEW: George Santos is running for election to the House again just three months after he was expelled. He filed with the FEC during Biden’s State of the Union address. @SollenbergerRC https://t.co/yYcE4T1wbT
SCOOP: George Santos just filed to run for Congress again. https://t.co/5CYIZNnyCp
Ex-Rep George Santos returns to Capitol Hill for Biden’s State of the Union address https://t.co/ba8XKFC66b
George Santos Booted from State of the Union Spot 'So That Current Members Would Have a Seat' https://t.co/6Rd7BBkQtz
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union speech Thursday evening, despite having been booted from Congress late last year. https://t.co/FSdEst2ATV
George Santos Makes Surprise State Of The Union Appearance (Photos) https://t.co/ckWS8lmlfs https://t.co/CdayXDfFrg
Former Rep. George Santos seen on the House floor for #SOTU2024. https://t.co/RTimzV4bvN
Former Rep. George Santos made a surprise appearance at the U.S. Capitol for tonight's State of the Union, just months after he was expelled from Congress #SOTU2024 https://t.co/0SwlhbfKxH https://t.co/0SwlhbfKxH
Chronic Confabulator and Expelled Former Congressman George Santos in Attendance for State of the Union Address #GoldenAgeOfFraud @MrSantosNY https://t.co/MjH7vWLVX5
Expelled Rep. George Santos attends Biden’s State of Union speech: ‘I’m a spectator’ https://t.co/a1dnT0qU0l https://t.co/Kgd3PhDgrd
Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos made a surprise return to Congress for the State of the Union address. https://t.co/VVKqRTWkjx
Expelled GOP Rep. George Santos reappears on House floor before State of the Union https://t.co/3oibPeacCa https://t.co/G1zFXws6oq
State of the Union 2024: George Santos receives icy welcome after surprise appearance at Capitol https://t.co/nBdpwJkBwZ
The state of the union is stronger without George Santos in Congress. https://t.co/VzHkKD5snA
Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House in December in a historic vote, makes a surprise appearance in the House chamber for tonight's State of the Union address. https://t.co/49x2tJ7z3U 📸: Win McNamee/Getty Images https://t.co/x8VHxJnNFt
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos makes surprise appearance at State of the Union address https://t.co/XROwHhZE9s
George Santos, expelled from the House in December, is sitting with Lauren Boebert and is wearing a crystal-encrusted collar ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address. Follow live updates. https://t.co/AdocpDO9Gw https://t.co/GO4ckFe6PO
Expelled Congressman George Santos is disgracing the House Floor with his presence. He should be expelled from the House Floor.
George Santos RETURNS to the Capitol for Biden's State of the Union three months after he was expelled https://t.co/ic8VO0pVZT https://t.co/TX5bCj4vpu
George Santos has arrived for the SOTU. https://t.co/ucCshPr0i9
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), who replaced Santos after he was ousted, responds to Santos being at State of the Union: “No comment.”
George Santos Returns to Congress for the State of the Union: 'I Have Floor Privileges' https://t.co/GkWlGQdkLV
Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY), who voted to oust Santos last year, responds to Santos being present for State of the Union: “We’re not going to make a scene. The reception is going to be as cold as the air conditioning.”
1) Santos is allowed back into the Capitol as a former Member, even though he was expelled. Santos notes that he has "floor privileges." He says he visited with his former colleagues "in a bipartisan way."
George Santos is back in the Capitol as a former member of the House. He runs into Alyssa Pressley at the end of the clip. https://t.co/j7EKkZC9LS
Expelled GOP NY Rep Santos returns to Capitol for State of the Union. Says he met with former colleagues "in a very bipartisan fashion." On being back, says "it's different. It's definitely the people's House. It's always a humbling experience."
Expelled GOP Rep. George Santos — clad in a bedazzled collar & silver shoes — is in the House chamber for the State of the Union address, per @haleytalbotcnn. Last year, Mitt Romney told him “you don’t belong here.” Curious how ppl will feel about him being here today!
George Santos is going to be at the State of the Union because, despite being expelled from Congress, he retains certain privileges as a former member until convicted of a felony. These privileges include access to the House floor, dining room, gym, and cloakroom but not… https://t.co/HR7WJNvixO
George Santos back in the Capitol, as reported by colleague @kadiagoba. Tells me he wouldn’t rule out running again: “I don’t put anything past my desire to run for office again, right now I’m just a spectator” Says he’s not anyone’s guest because he has floor privileges
Expelled fmr GOP NY Rep George Santos in the Capitol for State of the Union. Is back for first time since he was kicked out. Is allowed back since he is a former member https://t.co/fybXFHkt1L
George Santos in the Capitol for SOTU https://t.co/oqekwX6Qyg
Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to make surprise appearance at Capitol for State of the Union https://t.co/u47EgClAO8 https://t.co/k8tNK04Pc6
👀 George Santos plans to attend State of the Union. https://t.co/gh79LfUlff
Expelled Rep. George Santos plans to attend State of the Union https://t.co/s3wx0VTxJk
👀 George Santos has been seen at the State of the Union. https://t.co/MaETqVoTCP
👀👀 Scooplet: George Santos is coming to the State of the Union and plans to sit on the House floor among former colleagues who voted to expel him