On Thursday, the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Republican Rep. George Santos of New York. The investigation is prompted by Santos’ lies and embellishments about his personal life and resume, which have drawn deep scrutiny in Congress.
The panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into the allegations. The investigation appears to be wide-ranging, with the committee seeking to determine if Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” and other actions.
The investigation will also review whether Santos “failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House, violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role in a firm providing fiduciary services, and/or engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office.”
Santos’ office stated on Twitter that he is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and would not be commenting further. The panel leaders, Republican Rep. David Joyce of Ohio and Democratic Rep. Susan Wild of Pennsylvania, will lead the probe with two other lawmakers from each party.
Santos had already removed himself from his committee assignments but has otherwise refused calls from Republicans in New York to step down from office. The committee stated that the mere fact of establishing an Investigative Subcommittee does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.
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