Freshman New York Rep. George Santos (R) told his Republican colleagues on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his congressional committees, one day after meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Santos was initially seated on two fairly lower-profile panels earlier this month by House Republicans: House Committee on Small Business and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
After McCarthy told his colleagues his plans to step down from his congressional committees, the speakerreporters that the move was “an appropriate decision … until he can clear everything up,” noting that he also met with him the day before. Republican candidate for New York’s 3rd Congressional District George Santos, left, talks to a voter while campaigning outside a Stop and Shop store, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Glen Cove, N.Y. noted that when McCarthy said any lawmakers named to fill the spot on the committee would only do so temporarily.praise from other Republican colleagues.“I think it’s obvious it’s the right decision.”
Rep. Marc Molinaro stated, “As I said, I think he should resign and focus on his defense. But, do welcome this decision.”he would not be stepping down from office. In a statement on Twitter, he wrote, “not the party & politicians, I remain committed to doing that and regret to hear that local officials refuse to work with my office to deliver results to keep our community safe and lower the cost of living,” he continued.
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