Rep. Jamie Raskin edited and returned a thanks letter despatched by Rep. George Santos on Friday after he voted to not expel the Republican from New York.

Mr. Santos despatched a letter of thanks to each lawmaker who voted in opposition to his expulsion. He survived Wednesday’s vote after most Republicans and 31 Democrats thought it greatest to delay punishment till his legal trial and the Home Ethics Committee’s investigation concluded.

“I’m writing to precise my gratitude in your protection of the rules of due course of and the presumption of innocence till confirmed responsible,” Mr. Santos’ letter stated.

Mr. Raskin, the Maryland Democrat, despatched the letter with some edits, together with correcting the New York lawmaker’s spelling of “principals” to “rules,” in addition to a response.

“Observe: There isn’t a disgrace in resigning,” Mr. Raskin wrote.

“I recognize your word and want somebody had reviewed it first,” he added. “Within the meantime, it’s best to apologize to the individuals of New York for all of your lies and deceit. I do know you should have thought you can get away with every little thing in Trump’s celebration, however the reality stands.

The hassle to oust Mr. Santos got here from fellow Republicans in New York who’re desperate to distance themselves from the lawmaker who lied to everybody about his background. He faces a complete of 23 federal expenses to which he has pleaded not responsible. His trial is scheduled for September 2024.

The Home Ethics Committee introduced earlier this week that it’s going to reveal the following steps in its investigation by November 17.

Mr. Santos is charged with 13 counts of deceptive donors, receiving unemployment checks to which he was not entitled, and mendacity to Congress. The opposite 10 expenses allege he inflated his marketing campaign finance reviews and made unauthorized expenses to donors’ bank cards.

He stated on Friday that he would run for re-election in 2024.