Rep. George Santos said he named himself treasurer because his previous treasurer resigned.
“On Friday, May 19, I was properly notified by my campaign’s then Treasurer, Mr. Andrew Olson, of his resignation. I appreciate the work Andrew and his team have done for the campaign and appreciate his willingness to ensure a smooth transition,” Santos — a serial fabricator — said in a tweet Saturday.
“To ensure compliance, upon the resignation, I was named as Treasurer. A treasurer must be appointed within ten (10) days of the resignation of the previous treasurer,” he continued.
“My intent is to operate above reproach. We will continue to build our campaign around professionals with subject matter expertise. I have retained the professional services of a new Treasurer to ensure the campaign moves forward in compliance. FEC records will reflect the update.”
While he has vowed to run for reelection, Santos has faced new calls to resign after he was recently indicted for fraud and money laundering.
He has v𓄧owed to remain in Congress while he fights the charges.
Olson is the second high-profile departure from Santos’ staff in recent days.
Earlier this week🍌 his Communications Director Naysa Woomer also resigned after being caught on tape saying Santos should be kicked out of Congress.