George Santos announces his re-election campaign and a bizarre bill inspired by Nicki Minaj

It was a busy Monday for New York Rep. George Santos.

Not only did the Long Island Republican announce his intention to run for reelection in 2024, despite accusations that he fabricated nearly his entire resume to win his seat, but he also introduced seven new bills.

One of these bills is called the Minaj Law, which aims to establish “a development period for new vaccines to generate public trust,” according to the Semafor reporter. Kadia Goba.

Of course, the bill is named after rapper Nicki Minaj, who expressed skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 after claiming it rendered one of her cousin’s friends “impotent” .

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Little information is available about the bill or what that “development period” would look like. All vaccines, including those for COVID-19, already undergo an extensive testing process before being approved for public use.

Santos’ Nicki Minaj-inspired legislation is the latest strange development in his tenure as U.S. representative for New York’s 3rd Congressional District — a term that could have a sequel as he announces his re-election campaign.

“Good is not good enough, and I don’t hesitate to do what it takes to get the job done,” Santos said in a press release announcing his candidacy. “I am proud to announce my candidacy to run for re-election and continue to serve the people of NY-3.”

Santos belatedly admitted to, among other things, lying about his work for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, his education at Baruch College and his being Jewish.

He also recently reached a plea deal with prosecutors in a 2008 check fraud case in Brazil and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged illegal campaign activities , sexual misconduct against a former staff member, and violations of conflict of interest laws. .

Lawmakers from both sides have called for Santos’ resignation over the scandals and admitted their lies. According to a January poll, 78 percent of his voters think he should resign.

He still believes he deserves another term. “With the left pushing radical agendas, the economy in trouble, and Washington unable to solve anything, we need a fighter who knows the district and can serve the people fearlessly, regardless of the influence of local or national parties,” he said.