House Speaker Has 'Real Reservations' About Expelling Rep. Santos Despite Ethics Violations
• House Speaker Johnson has "real reservations" about expelling Rep. Santos, concerned about setting a precedent • Members expelled from Congress recently have been convicted of crimes; Santos has been charged but not convicted • GOP leadership told lawmakers to vote their "conscience" on Santos expulsion • House Ethics Committee released report finding evidence Santos improperly used campaign funds • In face of growing support for his removal, Santos remains defiant, telling detractors to "put up or shut up"