The situation involving Republican Congressman Michael Guest, chairman of the Ethics Committee of the United States House, has gained prominence in the American media. On Friday, Congressman Guest filed an expulsion resolution against Brazilian Republican Rep. George Santos, a day after the release of an Ethics Committee report that alleges it uncovered a “complex web of illegal activities” related to Santos’ campaign, personal and business finances.

The report details allegations that Santos used campaign funds for personal benefit, including Botox expenses and purchases at luxury stores such as Ferragamo and Hermes. In response, Santos called the report a “disgusting politicized smear” and said he would continue to defend himself, though he also announced he would not seek re-election.

Deputy Guest, author of the expulsion resolution, stated that the evidence is “more than sufficient to warrant punishment and the most appropriate punishment is expulsion.” According to a report by ABC, the resolution mentions the findings of the Ethics Committee’s report, the criminal charges against Santos (to which he has pleaded not guilty) and prosecutions against his campaign treasurer and a former fundraiser. It alleges that, given the “egregious violations”, Santos is unfit to serve as a U.S. representative.

This is not the first attempt to expel Santos from Congress. Previous attempts, one in May and another earlier this month, were unsuccessful. However, following the Ethics Committee’s report, there appears to be an uptick in support for the expulsion, including from lawmakers who initially opposed the measure.

House Speaker Mike Johnson reviewed the committee’s report and called its findings “very troubling” but took no position on whether Santos should remain in office. The ABC text also highlights Santos' intention to hold a press conference on Nov. 30 and closes with the prospect that momentum for expulsion is building, but the final decision may depend on the assessment of members of Congress when they return after the Thanksgiving holiday.