Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said he doesn’t think House members should “shun” Rep. George Santos (RN.Y.) as he faces an investigation into his campaign finances and seeks to respond to allegations of falsehood. reimagining of the background.
“I don’t think George Santos should be subject to shunning because the Americans he serves deserve to be represented, and he has real challenges, and we need to work together to address those challenges and meet their needs,” Gaetz told CNN on Saturday.
The lawmaker also said that Santos should go through the congressional ethics process, adding that he did not “want to prejudge the process, but I think he has the opportunity to at least make the case.”
“There is a requirement that members of Congress must meet when it comes to the money that they contribute to their own campaigns,” Gaetz said.
Santos has not resigned despite pressure from lawmakers, but told reporters on Thursday that he would resign if “the 142 people” asked him to.