Democrat Robert Zimmerman, who misplaced to lie-covered Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) in November, joked about his former opponent’s fib-filled marketing campaign path as he known as for the Home Ethics Committee to analyze him on Thursday (You possibly can hearken to his remarks under).
Zimmerman, who known as on Santos to resign and run in opposition to him in a particular election earlier this week, echoed requires an investigation as he made a jab on the Republican over his historical past of fibs on Thursday.
“We name upon Congress and demand Congress conduct a Home ethics investigation into George Santos… ensuring that extra individuals come collectively, making it clear that George Santos isn’t – if his identify is George Santos – ensuring that George Santos doesn’t belong in Congress…,” the New York Democrat mentioned.
Zimmerman added that the controversy isn’t a matter “Democrat or Republican politics” however relatively it’s a name to guard democracy.
“What’s at stake earlier than us isn’t concerning the outcomes of a congressional election,” he mentioned. “What’s at stake earlier than us is defending our democracy, restoring our confidence within the integrity of our public officers and most of all, defending the American dream.”