Bannon: McCarthy Expelled Santos to Spur GOP Civil War, Hurt MAGA Despite His Wrongs
• Steve Bannon believes Kevin McCarthy masterminded George Santos' expulsion to "screw MAGA" and create GOP "civil war" • Bannon admits Santos is "not a guy you want to defend," but argues expulsion is bigger than just Santos • Expulsion leaves GOP with 221-213 House majority, makes Republicans' job "even tougher" • Santos expelled over lies about personal/professional history, campaign finances, defrauding donors • Santos faces 23-count federal indictment for allegedly laundering campaign money, defrauding donors