Expelled Congressman George Santos Appears on Capitol Hill as 'Santos Claus'

The former Republican lawmaker, ousted after ethics violations, donned a Santa suit at Rep. Tim Burchett's holiday party while awaiting sentencing for federal charges.

George Santos, expelled from Congress in 2023 after a House Ethics report detailed fraud and campaign finance violations, returned to Capitol Hill dressed as Santa Claus.
He attended Rep. Tim Burchett's annual 15-minute holiday party, where he posed for photos and joked about his alter ego, 'Santos Claus.'
Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft earlier this year, is scheduled for sentencing in February and faces a minimum of two years in prison.
The former congressman, the first Republican ever expelled from the House, has been using the 'Santos Claus' persona on Cameo to sell holiday-themed videos.
Santos commented on his expulsion during the event, claiming to have 'PTSD from this place,' and criticized other lawmakers for alleged misconduct.