Washington Week with The Atlantic

House Republican leaders not calling for Santos to resign

Season 2023 Episode 2 | 10m 30s

Kevin McCarthy finally realized his dream of wielding the speaker’s gavel. His first week on the job was relatively easy as Republicans passed several party-line bills. But a new split among House Republicans was revealed this week, how to deal with freshman New York Congressman George Santos, who is facing increasing pressure to resign.

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