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Former NY Rep. George Santos Announces Comeback Campaign Against Lalota

U.S. Rep. George Santos heads to attend a vote on whether the House of Representatives will expel him on Capitol Hill in Washington

Former New York Representative George Santos made a surprise announcement of his comeback campaign while attending President Biden's State of the Union (SOTU) address. Santos, who was present at the speech, took to social media to declare his intention to run for office once again.

In his social media post during the SOTU address, Santos criticized President Biden's speech, calling it filled with spin and lies. He expressed his dedication to serving the American people and his commitment to never backing down due to his love for the country.

Santos, who previously served in New York's 3rd Congressional District before being expelled, revealed his plan to challenge fellow Republican Rep. Nicholas Lalota in the 1st Congressional District. He accused Lalota of jeopardizing the future of the country for personal gain and highlighted the importance of fighting for the Republican majority.

He criticized Biden's speech as filled with spin and lies.
Santos announced comeback campaign during President Biden's SOTU address.
Santos plans to challenge Rep. Lalota in the 1st Congressional District.

Despite facing legal challenges, including indictments on various charges such as wire fraud and credit card fraud, Santos maintained his innocence and emphasized his return to the political arena. He acknowledged his expulsion from the House of Representatives but noted that he still retained privileges allowing him entry to the House floor when in session.

During his visit to Capitol Hill for the SOTU address, Santos engaged in bipartisan conversations with colleagues and expressed his eagerness to debate Lalota on key issues and the latter's record as a Republican. The announcement of Santos' comeback campaign has set the stage for a potentially contentious race in the 1st Congressional District of New York.

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