WASHINGTON (1010 WINS) — Long Island Rep. George Santos is expected to face an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy clarified to reporters on Tuesday.
When asked if the panel was looking into Santos, McCarthy initially said "Yes," but subsequently clarified that it meant the Republican is the subject of ethics committee complaints.
"There are questions. I expect them to get answered," he said, CNN reported.
The announcement comes as Santos' constituents traveled to Capitol Hill, demanding he resign.
Just like any member of Congress, Santos gets to invite a guest to the State of the Union on Tuesday night. He's bringing a former 9/11 volunteer firefighter.
Michael Weinstock, a Democrat who once ran for the House district that Santos now represents, is hoping to bring attention to the neurological condition that he says is a result of his work at Ground Zero. It has yet to be recognized by the World Trade Center Health Program.
"I recognize this is an important moment to bring attention to firefighters with neuropathy and firefighters who responded on 9/11 and don't have healthcare," he said.
The pick could be viewed as controversial, with Santos accused of lying about his mother's ties to 9/11.
Santos, 34, is facing investigations over multiple lies he told about his life story, work history and family background.
The congressman announced last Tuesday that he was temporarily stepping down from two congressional committees, saying in a prepared statement that he wanted to focus on serving his constituents "without distraction."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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