Protesters Fly 'Full of Lies' Santos Balloon at Capitol, Seeking His Ouster for Misconduct
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Progressive protesters flew a 15-foot balloon depicting Rep. George Santos outside the Capitol, calling for his expulsion from Congress. The balloon showed Santos in a suit with "full of lies" on his tie.
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The protest was organized by MoveOn, seeking to remove Santos for alleged campaign finance abuses and other misconduct. This is the third effort to expel Santos.
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The House will likely soon vote on expelling Santos. He has survived two prior ouster attempts, but lawmakers believe he is unfit to serve.
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The Constitution allows Congress to expel a member with two-thirds vote. The House Ethics Committee report found Santos misused funds and engaged in fraud.
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A similar balloon depicted Trump as a baby in London in 2019, becoming a symbol of protesters' dislike of the president.