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Lawmaker: It's Killing Me That a 'Con Man' Gets My Seat

Tom Suozzi wonders how George Santos will be able to function in Congress

(Newser) - Lots of people are unhappy that George Santos, who has been caught lying about nearly every aspect of his background, is being sworn into Congress on Tuesday. That includes fellow Republicans, notes Politico . But one person in particular has more reason than most to vent—Democrat Tom Suozzi, the New...

Brazil Gives George Santos Bad News

It's reopening the fraud case against him

(Newser) - On the eve of George Santos getting sworn in to Congress despite the massive controversy swirling around him, more bad news for the representative-elect. Santos, who is already being investigated by both local and federal prosecutors after questions were raised about alleged lies he told while campaigning, will now also...

'Nobody Can Verify' Santos' Claims on Mom's 9/11 Death

She died in 2016 and there's no evidence she ever applied for compensation

(Newser) - Some are now questioning whether George Santos exaggerated—or possibly outright lied—about the death of his own mother. In a tweet Wednesday, journalist Yashar Ali drew attention to two tweets from Santos in 2021, one that said 9/11 claimed his mother's life and another that reflected on the...

Prosecutors Open Investigation of Santos' 'Stunning' Lies

'If a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it,' says Nassau County DA

(Newser) - US Rep.-elect George Santos of New York was under investigation by Long Island prosecutors on Wednesday after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his heritage, education, and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office. Despite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, Santos has shown...

Dems Demand Santos Resign Over 'Whopping Lies'

Incoming GOP lawmaker who admits to lying on resume is taking heat from other side of the aisle

(Newser) - "I will be sworn in, I will take office" was George Santos' recent vow on being seated in Congress next month, despite fallout from the discovery of multiple lies on his resume . But although it seems unlikely the House itself will prevent the recently elected congressman from Long Island...

George Santos Comes Clean
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Finally Explains
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Dec 27, 2022 12:31 AM CST

George Santos Finally Explains

Admits to embellishing his resume, but says it doesn't make a difference

(Newser) - A week after the New York Times raised questions about George Santos' resumé , which were later followed by questions about his supposed Jewish heritage , the congressman-elect is responding, just as he promised he would . In an interview with the New York Post , the New York Republican admits to lying about...

Incoming Congressman: I'll Explain ... Next Week

Congressman-elect George Santos finally speaks out on controversies, sort of

(Newser) - Following intense scrutiny of his resume and family background , George Santos has spoken ... sort of. The Republican congressman-elect from New York on Thursday sent a message to the district that elected him to the House of Representatives, the New York Times reports. "I have my story to tell and...

Now, Questions About Rep-Elect's Claim of Jewish Background

Did George Santos' grandparents really flee the Holocaust?

(Newser) - More doubts are being raised regarding the background of the congressman-elect accused of faking his resume . George Santos, a New York Republican who has referred to himself as a "Latino Jew," claims his maternal grandparents are Holocaust refugees. But, as the Forward first reported and CNN confirmed, there'...

After Incoming Lawmaker Accused of Faking Resume, a Fake Quote

'New York Times' suggests congressman-elect George Santos fudged key facts

(Newser) - Included in the statement from a congressman-elect who was accused of faking his resume was ... a fake Winston Churchill quote. Attorney Joseph Murray's statement concludes with the line, "As Winston Churchill famously stated, ‘You have enemies? Good. It means that you’ve stood up for something, sometime...

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