Focus On: All of the Many, Many Lies George Santos Has Told
From his Jewish ancestry to his work history and college education, New York congressman-elect George Santos’ list of lies is long. And it appears he isn’t done yet.
WN: This is Trump (weighing in at 30,000 mistruths – that’s 21 a day – during his presidency); Herschel Walker whose campaign was one long string of lies; and a vast host of GOP leaders and followers.1 That’s not to say Democrat politicians do not lie! On the contrary: it’s way too often a politician’s code of (dis)honour . . .
I don’t get it! Why this enormous yen to prevaricate, when calling such whoppers out is child’s play!?
Sigh . . .
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Serial liar George Santos turned up on Capitol Hill for his first day as congressman-elect on Tuesday, amid fresh accusations of untruths. It appears the freshman Republican couldn’t get through his first day without lying.
On Wednesday morning, Santos’ website claimed he voted “nay” on the House omnibus spending bill.
The problem: the vote took place on Dec. 23—weeks before Santos took office.
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It hasn’t been a great few weeks for 34-year-old Santos—a bombastic Republican candidate who was elected to represent Nassau County and parts of Queens in November 2022.
An explosive investigation in TheNew York Times last month started a wave of accusations against Santos for outright lies. He has been caught lying about his ancestry, his family background, his education, his work history, his finances, and his charitable efforts.
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While we wait to see what Santos has in store for us next, here’s a round-up of all the biggest lies he is accused of telling . . .
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