Santos' campaign also revealed $120,000 in previously unreported debts.
Rep. George Santos complains to Capitol Police about being confronted by an anti-Israel protester on Oct. 17, 2023. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.' campaign saw a net loss of more than $16,500 in campaign contribution between July and September, according to Federal Election Commission filings.Such dire fundraising numbers are rare for congressional incumbents actively seeking reelection and speak to the indicted Long Islander's uphill battle in keeping his seat.
At the same time, his campaign spent $42,000, winnowing his available campaign coffers from around $81,000 in July – already a meager war-chestSantos' debts also ballooned by more than $120,000, with the filings saying his campaign treasurer "becoime aware of prior debt" to more than half a dozen aides and vendors this quarter.Nearly half of Santos' expenditures for the period — $20,000 — were spent to pay D.C.
Among the new allegations is that Santos falsely reported loans to his campaign, inflated his contribution numbers and fraudulently charged the credit cards of his contributors.between April and June – but still trailed Democratic and Republican challengers in his district. Such a low tally was unusual for an incumbent in a competitive seat.
In addition to his pending criminal cases, Santos' congressional career also faces a risk of being cut short by anShare on linkedin
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