Scandal-Hit George Santos Announces Plan to Run for Congress Again After Expulsion

The former lawmaker was expelled after being charged with multiple counts of fraud and stealing from donors.

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1, 2023 in Washington. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) has announced plans to run for Congress again, just months after being expelled when he was charged with multiple counts of fraud and stealing from donors.

Mr. Santos announced the surprise move while attending President Biden’s State of the Union address at the Capitol on March 7; marking his first time back at the House chamber since he was ousted in December.