Rep. Santos Apologizes for Social Media Attack on Colleague's Son's Drug Addiction History

Santos's derogatory remarks about Rep. Steve Womack's son's criminal and addiction history sparked after Womack made a joke regarding Santos not being expelled from Congress; Santos currently faces 23 felony charges.

Rep. George Santos publicly apologized after making derogatory remarks about his Republican colleague Rep. Steve Womack's son's drug addiction and criminal history.
The social media feud between Santos and Womack began after Womack joked about Santos's potential expulsion from Congress. Santos responded by attacking Womack's 36-year-old son, who has a history of drug addiction and criminal charges.
After receiving backlash, Santos expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that he had crossed a line by bringing family members into their dispute.
Womack, while acknowledging Santos's apology, indicated that the harm had already been done, emphasizing that topics such as family members and personal issues should remain outside of the political discourse.
Santos is currently facing his own legal issues, with 23 felony charges against him including aggravated identity theft and credit card fraud. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.