House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Santos

WASHINGTON, DC — The House Ethics Committee has officially launched an investigation into Congressman George Santos, who is accused of lying about his much of his biography.

The committee announced in a release on Thursday that the probe will have jurisdiction regarding whether the Republican "may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign; 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' response to the investigation came in a tweet: "The House Committee on Ethics has opened an investigation, and Congressman George Santos is fully cooperating. There will be no further comment made at this time."

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said this week: "If ethics finds something, we’ll take action."

Santos previously told CNN that he was "not concerned" about the congressional investigation.

The congressman faces investigations at the local, state and federal level, primarily with a focus on campaign funds. There have been numerous calls for him to resign, as Santos' past has been scrutinized over fabrications about his heritage to his work history.