George Santos Ends Independent Run for Congress in Surprise Move

Disgraced ex-Republican George Santos has killed his short-lived bid for a new seat in Congress, announcing his withdrawal from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday.

“I have decided to withdraw from my independent run for #NY1,” Santos wrote on X. He added that he didn’t want his run to be portrayed as a “reprisal against” incumbent Nick LaLota, a fellow GOP rep Santos has said he personally dislikes.

Still, Santos didn’t miss the chance to throw one last parting shot at LaLota as he made his exit.

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