'That’s a hard pass': Internet trolls George Santos as he announces plan for congressional run in different district

Ousted Rep George Santos plans congressional comeback against Rep. Nick LaLota in NY's 1st District
PUBLISHED MAR 8, 2024
George Santos is running for Congress in the November election (Getty Images)
George Santos is running for Congress in the November election (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Ousted Republican Congressman George Santos has announced his plan to run for Congress again, reported CBS News.

The former New York lawmaker took to X on Thursday, March 7, declaring his plan to run against Rep Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District.

"Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1. I look forward to debating him on the issues and his weak record as a Republican. The fight for our majority is imperative for the survival of the country," he wrote.

Santos, who appeared on the House floor to attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday, represented New York's 3rd District before he was expelled.

Rep. Nick LaLota currently represents New York's 1st Congressional District (lalota.house.gov)
Rep. Nick LaLota currently represents New York's 1st Congressional District (lalota.house.gov)

He made history by being the sixth House member to get ousted in December 2023 for violating federal law and misusing campaign money for personal expenditures. He will go into trial in September for the 23 federal charges against him.

George Santos criticizes Joe Biden and Nick LaLota

Santos's announcement post started with his disappointment over Biden's State of the Union address, which he described as "a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers."

He further claimed about the "several personal sacrifices" he had made while serving the people of America, adding he would "never back down" due to his love for the nation.

Taking a swipe at Rep. LaLota, Santos said, "New York hasn't had a real conservative represent them since I left office arbitrarily, thanks to RINO, empty suits like @nicklalota. He is willing to risk the future of our majority and the future of this country for his political gain."



 

According to a report by Mediaite, LaLota was one of the first Republican members who urged the House Ethics Committee to address Santos's numerous false claims in December 2022, soon after they entered the House for the first time.

Republicans lost a House seat after Democrat Tom Suozzi won the special election in February to replace Santos.

In response to the challenge, LaLota, in a statement, said, "To raise the standard in Congress and to hold a pathological liar who stole an election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. If finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) debates in the race for governor at the studios of WNBC4-TV June 16, 2022 in New York City. Early voting starts June 18 ahead of the June 28 primary. (Photo by Craig Ruttle-Pool/Getty Images)
Rep. Tom Suozzi replaced George Santos in New York's 3rd congressional district (Craig Ruttle-Pool/Getty Images)

Former CNN anchor John Avlon is also running against LaLota in NY's 1st District in the November election under a Democratic ticket.

George Santos faces online mockery

Netizens brutally trolled the ousted House Representative's plan to run for Congress again.

One user wrote, "I guess Santos failed his auditions for Dancing with the Stars and The Mask Singer," apparently referring to his recent claims about working on a reality TV show.One user wrote, "I guess Santos failed his auditions for Dancing with the Stars and The Mask Singer," apparently referring to his recent claims about working on a reality TV show.



 

"OMG Santos is like a bacteria that won’t respond to antibiotics," another person remarked.



 

A third user added, "Lolol that’s a hard pass. Clown." While another mocking response read, "There's a safe seat for the dems now."



 



 

"Lol I guess the private sector isn't working out for him.." a fifth user said.



 

Someone else quipped, "6 months unemployment checks ran out."



 

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