George Santos will not seek re-election after House details ‘pervasive’ fraud

Republican claims ethics-report finding of fraudulent activity' related to congressional campaign is disgusting political smear'

The New York Republican congressman, fabulist and criminal defendant George Santos said he would not seek re-election next year, after the US House ethics committee issued a report detailing grave and pervasive campaign finance violations and fraudulent activity" and recommended action against him.

I will NOT be seeking re-election for a second term in 2024 as my family deserves better than to be under the gun from the press all the time," Santos said, calling the report biased" and a disgusting politicised smear".