Former Congressman George Santos claimed on X that a member of the House of Representatives allegedly will receive a pardon and flip from blue to red.
“Who’s ready for some more tea on Capitol Hill? I have some interesting news coming your way tomorrow,” Santos said Wednesday.
Who’s ready for some more tea on Capitol Hill?
I have some interesting news coming your way tomorrow…
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) December 25, 2024
On Thursday, Santos elaborated on the rumor.
The former New York representative speculated Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) is the Congress member who may receive a pardon and switch parties.
“It’s alleged someone is going to receive a pardon and flip from blue to red in the House of Representatives. Now I fully believe that this person has only gotten indicted because of his wide open criticism of the current admin and his opposition to Mayorkas and all things happening at the southern border. Now that being said, I personally support the pardon and the flip… very much like I supported Rep. Van Drew (R-NJ) when he flipped blue to red,” Santos said.
“The reality is simple, people change and they do so for a reason, it’s