Pelosi: Santos Is A “Coward” For Fleeing During Vote

The Hill reports:

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi took aim at ousted Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after he exited the House chamber Friday before his expulsion vote had come to an end, calling him a “coward” for doing so. Pelosi said that while the historic 311-114-2 vote to boot Santos was “heartbreaking,” it was “necessary.”

“This is not a casual vote for us. It’s something you take very seriously and and he should have taken it seriously,” Pelosi told reporters following the vote, adding that he “should have been man about it.”

“This is a very serious matter to uphold the dignity and respect the House of Representatives,” she continued. “He has not and he didn’t today… by not even showing up and being a coward.”

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