George Santos, after being expelled from Congress, made a notable return to the Capitol during the State of the Union, utilizing his "floor privileges" and engaging with former colleagues "in a bipartisan way". Despite his expulsion and previous declaration of "to hell with this place", it's customary for former members to have such access. Santos announced his intention to run for Congress again, challenging Rep. Nick LaLota, who had played a significant role in Santos' expulsion and called him a "moron". LaLota welcomed the challenge, emphasizing the need to maintain standards in Congress. The situation has sparked discussions about revoking floor privileges for expelled members, with Rep. Ritchie Torres planning to introduce a rule to that effect. Critics, including some Republicans, have dismissed Santos' bid as unserious, with Santos responding to criticism with "lol", and others highlighting the need for legislative changes to prevent similar situations. Santos also labeled LaLota a RINO, Republican in name only.
Former aide to lyin’ ex-Rep. George Santos calls new House run ‘a joke’ https://t.co/d3JczFX0lW https://t.co/pgWzUldB2O
A House Democrat wants a rule change in the lower chamber that would revoke floor privileges from expelled lawmakers following a surprise appearance from ex-Rep. George Santos at the State of the Union Thursday. https://t.co/BCUZaBEa2y
Dem seeks to bar expelled members from House floor after Santos appearance - https://t.co/F65viFhkNJ
.@BillMaher is correct: if you’ve been expelled from Congress, you maintain floor privileges for life. AND yes @maxbrooksauthor: we can change that. Let’s pass the GEORGE Rule & ensure expelled members like Santos can never disgrace the Congress with their presence again. https://t.co/xKucJl5qDP
Former Santos staffer says expelled congressman's surprise challenge to Lalota 'is a joke' https://t.co/bLHJnKk5RL
Members who have been expelled from the House should no longer have floor privileges. Duh.
"Ousted, scandal-scarred former Rep. George Santos announces plan to run for reelection." (via @rbeggin) https://t.co/obLhRydpci
Lying former Rep. George Santos ridiculed after saying that he would run again for a House seat on L.I. The Republican congressman who occupies the seat invited the challenge. Santos called Rep. Nick LaLota a Trump moniker, RINO, Republican in name only https://t.co/Fbpfeu3ymF
Gaetz on if Santos should be back in Congress: I don't even think George thinks he should be back in Congress. I think George is having too much fun on Cameo.
Rep. Ritchie Torres announced that he plans to introduce a rule that would revoke House floor privileges for members who have been expelled from the lower chamber. https://t.co/bEgpMtkSFI https://t.co/CKdFqAVBWQ
Torres tells me on this: "George Santos disgraced Congress with his presence during the State of the Union. Expelled members like him have no business being on the House Floor." Santos responds: "lol" https://t.co/euIYF8XyOE
.@RepJeffries on former Rep. George Santos: "It's kind of an extraordinary thing that this guy won't go away." https://t.co/oxOebvskvY
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to Rep. Nick Lalota on his new primary challenge from George Santos: “It’s tough to run a primary against a World Series winner.”
NEW from @dccc in #NY01: George Santos Tries to Make Himself, and House Republicans, Relevant Again https://t.co/xOeqAcmj8U
GOP lawmaker calls George Santos a "moron": "He shouldn’t be here" https://t.co/igdwZ8UWvE https://t.co/oEbqZpIyw9
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
Looks like the circus just came to NY-01. George Santos filed to primary Nick LaLota. Whatever the result - serial liar or Trump flunky - my response is the same: Bring It On. Indicted Serial Liar George Santos Announces New Run for Congress During State of the Union…
Santos announces primary against one of his most ardent House GOP NY critics https://t.co/m2iozniLE7
Source on the House floor says Rep.Nick LaLota laughed when informed of George Santos' plans to run against him.
Santos announces he plans to challenge LaLota for his seat. https://t.co/fBrbeGq0bH
New Rule: if you get expelled from the House of Reps … you should immediately lose your floor privileges #SOTU
When George Santos was expelled from Congress by his colleagues in December, he left in a huff, declaring, “to hell with this place.” On Thursday night, the Tom Ripley of Congress was back. https://t.co/VTPRZFD0hC
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."
With expelled fmr mbr Santos back in the Capitol for State of the Union. It is customary for former mbrs to be allowed back to to the Capitol to watch State of the Union.