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Don Bacon Stands With George Santos, Votes to Protect Serial Liar

Bacon, House Republicans back George Santos in U.S. House

Today, Don Bacon 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. Bacon and a majority of House Republicans voted to refer the resolution to the House Ethics Committee, thereby delaying accountability for voters in his district.

A motion to refer expulsion to the Ethics Committee only serves to protect Santos for the remainder of his term. 

DCCC spokesperson Jacob Haythorn: 
“Don Bacon voted to protect the lies, deceit, and disgrace of George Santos in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bacon is too weak to stand up to his Washington party bosses – and Nebraskans 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.

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