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Democrats call for GOP faker to quit

George Santos says he's sorry for "having embellished his résumé" — but his claim to be Jewish might sink him

Salon

GOP begins to turn on newly-elected George Santos over ‘despicable and unfathomable’ lies

The New York Republican admitted this week to lying about his work history, education and religious background while insisting he’s not a fraud

The Independent UK

Looking for votes, GOP leader McCarthy might have to look past Rep.-elect Santos' serial fabrications

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos’ serial fabrications about his life story sets up a key test for Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, who’s struggling to win next week’s vote for House speaker.

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GOP congressman-elect admits he made up key details of life story

George Santos, elected to US House of Representatives from New York, made false claims about education, work history.

Al Jazeera

Some GOP leaders say Republican Santos 'lied' about career and Jewish heritage

Rep.-elect George Santos from New York has acknowledged deceiving voters about most of his life story. He's still slated to be sworn in as a part of the new Republican House majority next month.

WEKU

Why Did George Santos Lie About His Past To Get Elected to Congress?

The massive power of federal government attracts frauds.

Reason

"Liar Rep.-Elect George Santos Admits Fabricating Key Details of His Bio"

The New York Post (Victor Nava & Carl Campanile) reports: "My sins here are embellishing my resume. I'm sorry," Santos said Monday. Santos confessed he had "never worked directly" for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, chalking that fib up to a "poor choice of words." The 34-year-old now claims instead that…

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Fellow New York Republican calls for Santos ethics investigation - Roll Call

Fellow Republican Nick LaLota's call for an investigation shows questions about Rep.-elect George Santos' background aren't going away.

Roll Call

George Santos vows "I will take office"

The Republican from New York slammed the journalists who exposed him, claiming "they nitpicked at me"

Salon

Newly elected Republican admits to lying about his background but insists he won’t step down

Santos won Long Island’s Nassau County seat in midterm elections

The Independent UK

Republican Congressman-elect George Santos admits to lying about his education and his work history: local reports

Beleaguered Republican Congressman-elect George Santos admitted Monday to lying about his education and his work history but assured his supporters he’s still fit to hold public office, according to local reports.

Tribune News Service

NY Rep.-elect Santos admits lying about career, college

Congressman-elect George Santos, a New York Republican, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House

The Independent UK

Rep.-elect George Santos apologizes for "embellishing" resume, but says: "I am not a criminal"

The Republican told WABC radio he plans to be sworn in at the start of the new Congress.

Axios

Newly elected GOP congressman is now under scrutiny from New York attorney general

George Santos says he will address alleged holes in his life history next week

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Rep.-elect George Santos vows to respond next week to questions about holes in his bio

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos Thursday vowed to answer questions about gaping holes in his biography, even as new questions swirled about is claim to be a trailblazing gay conservative Republican.

The Independent UK

Embattled GOP congressman-elect George Santos promises to address holes in resume next week

Democrats jump on New Yorker’s apparent fictions after failing to weaponise them during 2022 midterms

Salon

Openly gay GOPer hid divorce from woman

George Santos, who was busted making up his resume, said he was "openly gay" for the last decade

Roll Call

At the Races: Disarray OK? - Roll Call

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The Independent UK

Newly elected GOP congressman faces questions about claims his family fled the Holocaust

‘There’s no sign of Jewish and/or Ukrainian heritage and no indication of name changes along the way,’ genealogist says

Salon

George Santos may "not even be Jewish"

Republican outed for making up his resume appears to have lied about being the grandson of Jews who fled Nazis

Roll Call

Criminal, ethics probes sought over background of Rep.-elect George Santos

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos says he will address questions about his biography and business background next week.

The Independent UK

Democrats say newly-elected GOP congressman accused of faking resume is guilty of ‘complete and utter fraud’

Republican George Santos has been accused of faking aspects of his background

The Independent UK

Rep.-elect George Santos silent amid questions about resume

A Republican who won a seat in the U.S. House in the November election is under pressure to explain himself amid evidence he fabricated parts of his life story

Tribune News Service

Losing candidate calls for ethics probe of New York Rep.-elect George Santos over fake résumé reports

NEW YORK — The Democratic candidate who lost a Long Island congressional seat to Rep.-elect George Santos says the incoming GOP lawmaker should face major investigations over shocking reports he faked big chunks of his résumé.

The Independent UK

GOP congressman-elect responds to accusations of faking his background story with a fake quote

George Santos’s election was key to the GOP attaining majority in the House

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