Rep. George Santos (R-NY) issued a scenery-chewing statement calling for a new U.S. Constitution after the House Ethics Committee issued a devastating report on him.
The New York Republican announced he would not seek re-election to a second term after the committee issued a 56-page report breaking down 23 federal felony charges against him, including aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, credit card fraud and conspiracy.
"I am humbled yet again and reminded that I am human and I have flaws, but I will not stand by as I am stoned by those who have flaws themselves," Santos said. "I will continue on my mission to serve my constituents up until I am allowed. I will however NOT be seeking re-election for a second term in 2024 as my family deserves better than to be under the gun from the press all the time."
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Santos then endorsed a fringe idea that's been gaining traction in state legislatures to convene a new constitutional convention, which could radically alter the founding document through a process that political scientists say would likely favor conservative states.
"It is a disgusting politicized smear that shows the depths of how low our federal government has sunk," Santos said. "Everyone who participated in this grave miscarriage of Justice should all be ashamed of themselves. We the People desperately need an Article V Constitutional Convention."
"We are quickly approaching $34 trillion dollars in debt, the government is continuously on the verge of a shutdown, our southern border is wide open, our current President is the head of an influence peddling crime family, and all this Congress wants to do is attack their political enemies with tit for tat unconstitutional censures, impeachments, expulsions and ethics investigations," he added.
"THE TIME IS NOW FOR THE STATES TO RISE UP AND COMMENCE AN ARTICLE V CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION!"
