Former U.S.Representative George Santos, who was expelled from Congress and later convicted in federal corruption-related cases, is facing new allegations after reportedly threatening a journalist investigating claims that he is under scrutiny for possible insider trading.According to NPR reporter Bobby Allyn, the investigation centers on Santos's activity on the prediction market platform Kalshi.

Santos allegedly announced publicly that he would attend President Donald Trump's latest State of the Union address, then placed a substantial wager predicting that he would not attend.He ultimately did not appear at the event.Kalshi reportedly detected unusual trading activity, froze Santos's accounts, and referred the matter to both the U.S.Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for further review.While seeking comment for the story, Allyn contacted Santos by email.The reporter stated that he later received a call from a blocked number believed to be Santos.

During the conversation, Santos reportedly denied that any investigation existed and claimed his attorneys had been unable to confirm such a probe with the Department of Justice.

Allyn also reported that Santos refused permission to record the call and warned him that publishing the story would result in 'a gun in your face,' a remark the journalist interpreted as a threat.

Santos has been a controversial political figure since shortly after his election to Congress in 2022, when revelations emerged that he had fabricated significant portions of his personal and professional background.

Subsequent federal investigations led to charges involving campaign finance violations and fraudulent financial activities, culminating in his expulsion from the House of Representatives in 2023.