A former spokesperson for disgraced former congressman George Santos has given a frank assessment of his surprise comeback campaign in another district.
Nyssa Woomer, who served as Santos’ communications director for six months before he was ousted from Congress, said the first thing that stuck out to her was the celebrity and media attention Santos received during his tenure.
Asked if there was something wrong with Santos, Woomer told CNN’s Jake Tapper, “Yes, I’ll just say, because he’s like — he just went from being a congressman to being a celebrity. “Because it sounds like a person. And I think it’s the media’s fault.” There was a lot of attention around him throughout his time in Congress, and I think that added to his ego. ”
“After listening to members like Nick Larota and Anthony D’Esposito, I agree with them. I mean, it’s a joke,” she continued. “And one of my biggest questions is, do I need to go back?”
George Santos surprise second run for Congress during SOTU speech
Former Rep. George Santos, RN.Y., sits on the House floor before the start of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address during a joint session of the House and Senate on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the U.S. Capitol. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
Santos made headlines Thursday night when he attended President Biden’s State of the Union address to a joint session of the House and Senate. During the President’s speech, Mr. Santos announced his intention to challenge Congressman Nick Larota (RN.Y.) in New York’s 1st Congressional District in the upcoming election.
“Since my arbitrary resignation, New York has had no true conservative representation, thanks to RINOs and empty suits like Nick Larota,” Santos wrote of X. “I came to this country for my own political interests. After much prayer and conversations with friends and family, I made a very important decision that shook things up.”
Mr. Santos was previously elected to and expelled from New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The disgraced New York Republican was expelled from Congress after a damning House Ethics Committee report found he misused campaign funds on luxury goods, OnlyFans, and more.
Former Rep. George Santos returns to Capitol Hill for Biden’s State of the Union address
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Rep. Nick Larota (RN.Y.) leaves the House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Santos announced his intention to challenge Mr. Larota in the Republican primary for New York’s 1st Congressional District. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
Mr. Santos has not been convicted of a crime, but has been charged with multiple crimes, including wire fraud, identity theft, falsifying records and credit card fraud. He maintained his innocence.
Mr. Larota said he would welcome the chance to defeat Mr. Santos in the primary.
“To raise standards in Congress and hold accountable the pathological liars who stole our election, I spearheaded the effort to oust George Santos,” Larota wrote on X. “If we have to beat Santos in the primary to get the job done, I want to be included.” ”
Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos kicked out of home
Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) (left) speaks with Rep. Matt Gaetz during U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. (Republican, Florida). March 7, 2024, Washington, DC (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
After Mr. Santos appeared at the State of the Union, Representative Ritchie Torres of New York announced Friday that he would introduce a bill that would strip Mr. Santos of his parliamentary privileges.
The George Rule (George Rule) prevents former members of the House of Representatives who have been removed from Congress from retaining privileges, including the right to enter the House chamber while Congress is in session.
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Woomer told Tapper she supports Torres’ proposal.
“I think this is a good rule,” she said. “I mean, just remember, I think he’s the sixth senator to be expelled.”
Fox News Digital’s Timothy HJ Nerozzi contributed to this report.
