By — Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/rep-santos-temporarily-steps-down-from-2-committees-amid-ethics-issues Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rep. Santos temporarily steps down from 2 committees amid ethics issues Politics Jan 31, 2023 10:58 AM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background. READ MORE: FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos’ chaotic treasurer switch Santos was assigned to the House Committee on Small Business and to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says Santos “referenced the drama and everything surrounding the situation and he just felt like it was the appropriate thing to do.” Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma said the decision was well-received from the GOP conference, saying “I think it was the appropriate thing to do and I was proud of him for getting up and doing this.” McCarthy met with Santos on Monday night, but did not disclose their conversation. “You’ll see,” McCarthy told reporters at the Capitol. Santos, meanwhile, said he would issue a statement later in the day. Associated Press writer Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report. By — Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Santos has faced numerous calls for his resignation and is facing multiple investigations by prosecutors over his personal and campaign finances and lies about his resume and family background. READ MORE: FEC wants answers on Rep. Santos’ chaotic treasurer switch Santos was assigned to the House Committee on Small Business and to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says Santos “referenced the drama and everything surrounding the situation and he just felt like it was the appropriate thing to do.” Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma said the decision was well-received from the GOP conference, saying “I think it was the appropriate thing to do and I was proud of him for getting up and doing this.” McCarthy met with Santos on Monday night, but did not disclose their conversation. “You’ll see,” McCarthy told reporters at the Capitol. Santos, meanwhile, said he would issue a statement later in the day. Associated Press writer Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report.