George Santos is the first person in history to get a federal fine for failing to show up for work, which is honestly the most on-brand career move imaginable.
George Santos fined $35,000 over insider betting on SOTU address
Former Representative George Santos has agreed to pay a $35,000 fine to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The regulator alleged that Santos engaged in illegal insider trading by betting on the platform Kalshi that he would not attend the 2024 State of the Union address, despite knowing his own plans.
Source: George Santos fined $35,000 over insider betting on SOTU address — NYT US
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 1, 2026.
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