Embattled freshman Rep. George Santos told his House Republican colleagues Tuesday morning he will recuse himself from his committee positions.
But Santos indicated it may be temporary and that he would return to his committee seats once his legal and ethical reviews resolve.
“This process is going to play itself out,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, a fellow New York Republican who endorsed Santos. But it will ultimately be voters who decide whether to remove him in the next primary or general election, she said.