George Santos ridiculed on social media for floating political comeback

Former Rep. George Santos suggested on social media Wednesday that he would run for Congress again if lawmakers did not remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).

Santos was expelled from Congress in late 2023 after a federal fraud indictment. He was originally sentenced to 87 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to identity theft and wire fraud in August 2024, beginning his sentence in April 2025.

He was released less than three months into his sentence at President Donald Trump's behest.

Online critics quickly mocked Santos's comeback plans with sarcasm and criticism.

Via X, musician Brian Rosenworcel sarcastically suggested Santos run against Omar in Minnesota, prompting Santos to fire back, calling him an "idiot" and clarifying his plan involved running elsewhere.

Additional critics exchanged hostile responses with Santos on social media.

Santos claimed his life was "an open book" and argued Americans would prefer candidates honest about their past over those with secrets.

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