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Congressman-Elect George Santos (R-N.Y) speaks during the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting at the Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 19, 2022.
(Photo: David Becker/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Citing 'Stunning' Lies, NY DA Launches Probe of Republican Congressman-elect Santos
"The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," said a local Republican district attorney. "No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it."
Dec 28, 2022
A Long Island prosecutor on Wednesday launched an investigation into George Santos after the Republican congressman-elect admitted to telling a litany of campaign trail lies about his religious background, education, and employment history.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, a Republican, said in a statement.
"The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," she added. "No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it."
Santos, 34, is scheduled to be sworn in next week when the House reconvenes—and Republicans take control—after holiday recess. The Associated Press reports he could face investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department.
As the AP notes:
The Republican has admitted to lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street pedigree, and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions—including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.
Santos' lies have drawn scorn from both sides of the political aisle, with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) tweeting in response to the new probe that "Santos will be gone by the end of his term or well before then. He should RESIGN."
\u201cThe background noise surrounding George Santos must not distract from the central issue. \n\nThe $700,000 dollar question: Where did all the money come from?\u201d— Ritchie Torres (@Ritchie Torres) 1672245752
On Tuesday, outgoing Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) tweeted that aspiring house speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) needs Santos' backing.
"That is why his lies to get elected will be forgiven," Kinzinger opined. "He literally lied to win. FRAUD."
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A Long Island prosecutor on Wednesday launched an investigation into George Santos after the Republican congressman-elect admitted to telling a litany of campaign trail lies about his religious background, education, and employment history.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, a Republican, said in a statement.
"The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," she added. "No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it."
Santos, 34, is scheduled to be sworn in next week when the House reconvenes—and Republicans take control—after holiday recess. The Associated Press reports he could face investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department.
As the AP notes:
The Republican has admitted to lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street pedigree, and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions—including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.
Santos' lies have drawn scorn from both sides of the political aisle, with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) tweeting in response to the new probe that "Santos will be gone by the end of his term or well before then. He should RESIGN."
\u201cThe background noise surrounding George Santos must not distract from the central issue. \n\nThe $700,000 dollar question: Where did all the money come from?\u201d— Ritchie Torres (@Ritchie Torres) 1672245752
On Tuesday, outgoing Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) tweeted that aspiring house speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) needs Santos' backing.
"That is why his lies to get elected will be forgiven," Kinzinger opined. "He literally lied to win. FRAUD."
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A Long Island prosecutor on Wednesday launched an investigation into George Santos after the Republican congressman-elect admitted to telling a litany of campaign trail lies about his religious background, education, and employment history.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, a Republican, said in a statement.
"The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," she added. "No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it."
Santos, 34, is scheduled to be sworn in next week when the House reconvenes—and Republicans take control—after holiday recess. The Associated Press reports he could face investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department.
As the AP notes:
The Republican has admitted to lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street pedigree, and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions—including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.
Santos' lies have drawn scorn from both sides of the political aisle, with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) tweeting in response to the new probe that "Santos will be gone by the end of his term or well before then. He should RESIGN."
\u201cThe background noise surrounding George Santos must not distract from the central issue. \n\nThe $700,000 dollar question: Where did all the money come from?\u201d— Ritchie Torres (@Ritchie Torres) 1672245752
On Tuesday, outgoing Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) tweeted that aspiring house speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) needs Santos' backing.
"That is why his lies to get elected will be forgiven," Kinzinger opined. "He literally lied to win. FRAUD."
From Your Site Articles
- Opinion | The Honest to God Truth: All Republicans Are George Santos | Common Dreams ›
- GOP Congressman Santos Hit With Four Campaign Finance and Ethics Complaints ›
- 'I Will Not,' Says George Santos as NY Republicans Call for Resignation Over Lies, Fraud ›
- Kevin McCarthy Under Fire for Inaction as George Santos 'Lies and Misdeeds' Mount ›
- Investigation Reveals Top George Santos Donors 'Don't Seem to Exist' ›
Related Articles Around the Web
- Federal prosecutors looking into George Santos' seemingly sudden ... ›
- George Santos: Nassau County Republican leader says allegations ... ›
- George Santos' Lies Being Investigated by Nassau County District ... ›
- New York county GOP chairman says he's 'deeply disappointed' in ... ›
- Nassau DA Donnelly opens investigation into George Santos ... ›
- New York prosecutor investigating Rep.-elect George Santos over ... ›
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