Expelling George Santos: Democrats May Force GOP’s Hand (themessenger.com)

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[-] AlwaysNowNeverNotMe@kbin.social 38 points 11 months ago

It's interesting that they're even talking about expulsion.

Seems like he should be being arraigned. These aren't ethics violations, they're felonies.

[-] meco03211@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago

Pretty sure he can be a rep while in jail. Expelling him is the easiest way to remove him from congress.

[-] AlwaysNowNeverNotMe@kbin.social 15 points 11 months ago

Right. So make him do that. Having a convicted felon try and hold sway from jail while he's being expelled is more agonizing for the republicans. Why would the Democrats want him out before he's a face on a TV in an orange jumpsuit?

Are the police having a hard time finding a guy who flies 4 times a week minimum?

[-] Spuddaccino@reddthat.com 10 points 11 months ago

No, the problem is that Santos is both the Queen of Wales and the capital of Uruguay, so there's a level of diplomatic immunity involved.

[-] Nougat@kbin.social 7 points 11 months ago

He's already been charged and arraigned.

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