George Santos Settles with CFTC Over State of the Union Bets
Former Rep. George Santos agrees to pay $35,000 to resolve Commodity Futures Trading Commission inquiry related to wagers on his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address.
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Former Rep. George Santos agrees to pay $35,000 to resolve Commodity Futures Trading Commission inquiry related to wagers on his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address.
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