The concept as soon as Santos leaves workplace, he might revenue off of his story with a e-book or film contract has privately percolated amongst — and aggravated — House Republicans.
The invoice would “prohibit Members of the House of Representatives who’re convicted of offenses involving monetary or marketing campaign finance fraud from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or artistic works, and for different functions,” based on the textual content.
Individually, D’Esposito is pushing a decision that proposes related modifications to the House guidelines. A spokesperson for D’Esposito declined to remark.
The transfer underscores the acutely unhealthy blood amongst New York Republicans, a few of whom have additionally referred to as for expelling Santos from Congress. However it’s unclear what number of different GOP members would signal on to the hassle, as many have expressed anger at Santos’ actions however indicated they plan to maintain their distance.
A spokesperson for Santos railed towards the transfer, calling on his GOP colleagues to show their consideration to Democrats as an alternative, in addition to points like inflation and crime charges that propelled them to the bulk.
