Embattled former Rep. George Santos ends reelection campaign two months after announcing comeback bid

WASHINGTON – Disgraced former Rep. George Santos R-N.Y., is dropping his comeback bid less than two months after announcing he was running for reelection. 

Santos was expelled from the House by his colleagues last year as he faces sweeping federal charges, including lying to the Federal Election Commission, identity theft, money laundering, wire fraud and theft of public funds. He filed for reelection in March to run against his fellow New York Republican, Rep. Nick LaLota, in the state’s...