Representative-elect George Santos admits to lying about his past

New York Representative-elect George Santos admitted Monday that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

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[landonewts]

“Embellishments” are more a commonly known as “lies.” And “most people do it” is a pathetic defense.

[ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

It's crazy that Americans don't demand a basic background check for politicians. Fast food workers get more scrutiny than these folks.

[Dubnoreix]

Shouldn’t this automatically trigger a new election?

[oceanwoods]

The correct response is to fire him.
Just as in other business

[nickolaskaloudis]

“I’m not making excuses” as he makes excuses that everyone lies.

[eddiearmijo]

Santos for GOP Speaker of the House. An Honest Liaer.

[Murchad]

I just want to say, I'm shocked that Santos' big "explanation" amounted to "Yes, I lied and deceived voters to get elected. Let's move on."
Shocked.

No, really... .... shocked.

[ljacobs]

He's a perfect fit for today's Republican Party. Perhaps McCarthy will appoint him to the House Ethics Committee.

[bart]

It's the easiest thing to check if someone attended a university. Like, 1 phone call.

[madbug]

Behold the new antihero of the GOP....

[BEG]

Can’t they start a petition to have him recalled?

[davidcarlin]

He should not be in Congress representing people who are not lying about their backgrounds. He needs to be removed

[Beautifullymettownsfinestme]

Dang, my little company fired me when they thought I lied on my app. He gets sworn in, hmm.

[davidblack]

OMG! You can't make this stuff up, . . . . .oh, he just did! As the witch said in the Wizard of Oz, "What a world, what a world!"

[naomineal]

Where is the Jewish communities anger and discuss? He is a Gentile who lied that he was one of you just to con you out of your money and backing. His mother isn't Jewish nor any of his forefathers. Now, after being found out, he claims his Gentle heritage. The children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob should speak up about this disgraceful lie!!

[dustinswanger]

He should not be allowed to serve and should be dealt with as a fraud and liar.

[gljm]

He also claimed that 4 employees of his company were killed in the Pulse Nightclub shooting which has been proven to be just another lie as only 2 of the victims worked at the same company and it was not the one that Santos claims to have been his.

[admingeneral]

Nope....never once lied or embellished my college degree, certifications or personal background.

Not
Even
Once

If I did that and got caught, i would EXPECT immediate dismissal, possible industry blacklisting and prosecution.

[tomalafleur]

People making minimum wage are held to a higher standard than this man. Heck, a federal employee making $7.25 hr. (Federal minimum wage) is held to a higher standard than this man.

[frasenchoy]

The man is so proud about his lies ! Man....this guy will get you into all kind of trouble and problems in the future.