Could George Santos face investigations?

The George Santos scandal continues to reach lows. Santos admitting that he lied about his background. Despite the massive fall from grace, the GOP congressman-elect said he has no plans to step down. Political experts say that might bring on an unexpected legal risk.

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[herbertholzbauer]

This should be against the law!! Recall him or something! He took advantage of Jewish community.

[herbertholzbauer]

We need to vet candidates. What other job do you not get vetted for? Cannot rent an apartment without credit check. Cannot go look at real-estate without preapproval!! How can we trust a liar? How can we think he is any way qualified if he has 2 evictions? We would save so much MONEY as a society if we knew who we were voting for, and we did not have to investigate or litigate later after damage to America! Where did he get his money and from whom??

[charlieclark]

If I ever run for office I'm just reporting my xbox achievements

[rodneyphillips]

If a real working man lied on his application to be fired on the spot
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[elainekavros]

The Exiting Word of 2022 "Embellishment"!
There is no more shame. We are normalizing grifters! And liars at this level is nuts - what does it say about us as a society? Wow, I have an unexpected appreciation for Nixon, he at least knew to resign. Neither political party should be allowed to LIE!

[marilyngaeta]

I am glad he doesn’t represent me. I would not believe a word he says. If he lied about all this, what else is he going to lie about. He should be ashamed of himself and step down.

[philiphema]

Here in the US it is not illegal to lie to the people or the media. Unless under oath.
Character is a not highly-prized, apparently, in our lawmakers.

[NicklasZandeVGCP]

If he was a Democrat, the GOP would be open about how he should resign.

[damnjustassignmeone]

The m question I gave is where he got the $700k he gave to his campaign. Doesn’t seem likely he had that kind of money after two evictions and getting sued for defrauding a friend.

[joannjohnson]

He should be kicked out of the Republican party period.

[Jaycebre]

Republicans don’t care if he lied. They just want the position. Recall him now

[Charlie]

Who is this guy? Is anything about him real? He wouldn't get a pass if he wasn't running for political office.

[verdebusterAP]

Its not a matter of could
he already admitted to it so he should be disqualified
If he doesnt want to step down, then remove him via legal means

[nevillewhite]

Republicans are probably telling him, "GOOD luck, but you're on your own."

[mikeb]

They should recall him! There needs to be a seriousness by the people to expect those representing us to have good moral character. He obviously has very little

[alpinecenter]

Now we learn that 'George Santos' isn't his real name. His given name, at his birth in Brazil was Jorge Santamaria. What a fraud!

[markstringer]

He going to be sworn in? How can you swear in a lier.

[frenchfriedrat]

I hope he is prosecuted for his lies on official documents.

[erichvonmolder]

He will be gone. The $700K bothers me and he can't dodge that one, even if he doesn't take office. "IF" he does take office, he will be dogged the whole time. What a mess this guy got himself into, and I feel bad for the people who voted for him in good conscious.

[redwood]

At this point, they aren't accusations but the truth about the lies he told. Take this man down.