The Latest Breaking News from George Santos

Republican liars go far beyond George Santos

Republicans’ Faustian bargain — accepting the lies in return for power — meant that truth, honesty, character, and integrity were no longer requirements for public service in the GOP. Plenty of them take advantage of the new rules.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Kevin McCarthy loses his cool at reporters questioning his backing of George Santos

‘In all respect,’ House leader tells reporter after verbal lashing

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

George Santos denies he was a drag queen, but these 'Drag Race' stars aren't buying it

Republican Rep. George Santos has thrown some shade at a "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner days after the New York congressman denied he was ever a drag queen in Brazil.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023

McCarthy says Santos can be removed, but only for crimes

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said George Santos, the embattled freshman representative from New York, could be removed from office if the chamber’s Ethics Committee determined that he had broken the law — but not until then.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

Rep. George Santos claims he was mugged in daylight near Trump Tower in NYC, and that the crooks stole his shoes

NEW YORK — Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos claims in a newly surfaced interview that he was mugged in broad daylight a block from Trump Tower in Manhattan — and the crooks even took the shoes off his feet.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Drag artist claims George Santos was liberal in Brazil but ‘went crazy’ when he moved to US

Santos has performed at the kind of drag shows that other conservatives have smeared as efforts to groom children

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Santos: I survived assassination attempt

Santos claimed he and his husband were forced to have "a police escort standing in front of our house"

Salon · Jan 24, 2023

Colbert on classified documents: ‘No one in executive branch has ever purchased a shredder?’

Late-night hosts discuss Biden’s documents issue and Donald Trump’s self-centered eulogy for a superfan

The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2023

Video emerges of George Santos saying he’s the victim of an assassination plot

‘When we hung up, I actually let out a little scream of rage,’ interviewer says

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Commentary: Skeletons in your closet? No problem, you can be a GOP candidate

On Jan. 16, Albuquerque police arrested Solomon Peña, a failed 2022 Republican candidate for the New Mexico state Legislature, for allegedly orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic elected officials.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023