Luna and Salazar, House Republicans back George Santos in U.S. House
Today, Anna Paulina Luna and María Elvira Salazar voted to protect serial liar George Santos just a week after Santos was indicted on 13-counts by federal prosecutors and admitted guilt to criminal charges in Brazil.
House Democrats introduced a privileged resolution to expel Santos from Congress on Tuesday to ensure the people of New York’s Third Congressional district have a voice in Congress. Luna, Salazar, and a majority of House Republicans voted to refer the resolution to the House Ethics Committee, thereby delaying accountability for voters in his district.
DCCC spokesperson Nebeyatt Betre:
“Anna Paulina Luna and María Elvira Salazar voted to protect the lies, deceit, and disgrace of George Santos in the U.S. House of Representatives. Luna and Salazar are too weak to stand up to their Washington party bosses – and Floridians will remember.”
REMINDER: George Santos has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to Congress. Last month, Santos announced his intention to run for re-election, and has repeatedly stated he has no plans to resign.
