George Santos, the former congressman from New York’s 3rd District, has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 race for the US Congress as an Independent. Santos, who was elected as a Republican in 2022, made the announcement on social media, stating that he did not want his run to be seen as retaliation against Nick Lalota, the Republican candidate for the same district. Despite their differing voting records, Santos expressed his unwillingness to divide the Republican vote and potentially contribute to a Democratic victory in the election.
Santos emphasized that his withdrawal did not signal an end to his political career, stating that he intends to return to politics in the future. This news is the latest development in a series of controversies surrounding Santos, who has been accused of fabricating parts of his resume and campaign finances.
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