Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) did not mince words when responding to Rep. George Santos’ (R-NY) typo-ridden thank-you letter. After receiving the note for voting against Santos’ expulsion from the House, Raskin took a red pen to correct the spelling and grammatical errors and sent it back with a pointed message: “It’s not shameful to resign.”
Raskin’s vote against House Resolution 773 was motivated by his concerns about the dangerous precedent an expulsion would set, as it would disregard the importance of internal due process. In a statement on Wednesday, Raskin emphasized that Santos had not been criminally convicted for the offenses he has been indicted for. Raskin also noted that New York Republicans were attempting to remove Santos due to his political baggage, but they had previously defended him this year because they relied on his congressional vote on the House floor.
The congressman argued that if members are not to be expelled for purely political reasons, the principles of due process and the rule of law must be upheld. Raskin’s actions in correcting Santos’ letter and his strong stance against expulsion highlight his commitment to fairness and adherence to democratic processes.
The incident has garnered attention on social media, with many people sharing their amusement and admiration for Raskin’s direct response.
