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- Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in a historic vote on Friday.
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said he was a "coward" for leaving the House chamber before the vote ended.
- After leaving the chamber Santos said: "To hell with this place."
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi called disgraced Rep. George Santos a "coward" after he left the House chamber on Friday before the end of a historic vote to expel him.
The Democratic congresswoman told reporters that the vote to expel Santos was "heartbreaking" but "necessary," The Hill reported.