Politician lies. NYT is aghast

[George K]

Prosecutors investigating.

Long Island prosecutors have launched an investigation into U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, after revelations surfaced that the now-embattled Republican lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office.

But despite intensifying doubt about his fitness to hold federal office, Santos has thus far shown no signs of stepping aside — even as he has publicly admitted to a long list of lies.

WATCH: Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying about his credentials

“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-Elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, a Republican.

“The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the third district must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress,” she said. “No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it.”

Santos’ campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.

He is scheduled to be sworn in next Tuesday, when the U.S. House reconvenes. If he assumes office, he could face investigations by the House Committee on Ethics and the Justice Department.

The New York attorney general’s office has already said it is looking into some of the issues that have come to light.

The Republican has admitted to lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street pedigree and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions — including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.

Some fellow Republicans had called for Congress and law enforcement to launch inquiries.

Fellow Long Island Republican, Rep.-elect Nick Lalota said he was troubled by the revelations.

“I believe a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee and, if necessary, law enforcement, is required,” Lalota said Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the Nassau County DA’s office, Brendan Brosh, said Wednesday: “We are looking into the matter.” The scope of the investigation was not immediately clear.

"The scope was not clear..."

Okay the guy is a lying scumbag. Where's the beef crime?

Fellow Long Island Republican, Rep.-elect Nick Lalota said he was troubled by the revelations.

“I believe a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee and, if necessary, law enforcement, is required,” Lalota said Tuesday.

Fine - let them investigate and if warranted, censure or eject him from Congress.

Democrats pounced, calling Santos a serial fabulist and demanded he voluntarily not take office.

Finally! Someone other than Republicans "pounced." Now it's time to see if someone "seizes" on the revelations!

[Mik]

New York pol lied.

[George K]

George Santos' mom died on 9/11, was resurrected, and then died again on Dec 23 2016.

[Mik]

@George-K

Funny, he doesn’t LOOK Joeish.

[Doctor Phibes]

@Mik said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

I see no reason to pillory Santos or for him to resign if we're not going to hold established pols to the same standard.

Personally I feel that Ted Kennedy’s career should have ended at Chappaquiddick and a subsequent prison term, and that bloody woman who isn’t an Indian should have resigned immediately it came to light.

However, until people stop making excuses for the people they vote for and only pillory the other team, we’re going to remain stuck with a bunch of lying scumbags.

If this guy had been caught doing this applying for a normal job, he’d be fired. What makes pols so special?

[George K]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

What makes pols so special?

I'm sure if you asked them, they'd tell you.

[Mik]

I just don’t think it’s fair to start now without having set a higher standard. Ever since Clinton we have come to expect it and then to accept it. If we’re going to draw the line it needs to be done loudly and clearly.

[Axtremus]

@George-K said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

George Santos' mom died on 9/11, was resurrected, and then died again on Dec 23 2016.

Maybe he was referring to a stepmother or a mother-in-law?

[George K]

@Axtremus said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

Maybe he was referring to a stepmother or a mother-in-law?

Maybe in the second tweet he's talking about two people: 1) His best friend and mentor and 2) His mother?

[Mik]

Maybe his mom was a later victim of health problems from 9/11.

[George K]

@Mik said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

Maybe his mom was a later victim of health problems from 9/11.

I think that's how he's spinning it.

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/george-santos-sept-11-lies-congress-1234654199/

[Mik]

Hope it's true.

[Axtremus]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/31/george-santos-deception-house/

A pretty damning collection of Santos' lies over the years.

[George K]

@Axtremus said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/31/george-santos-deception-house/

A pretty damning collection of Santos' lies over the years.

Pretty amazing.

But to be fair, he's only had a few years to work at it.

[Axtremus]

Some are more prolific than others.
Maybe he worked harder, maybe he’s gifted that way.

[George K]

I dunno, sound insurrection-ey to me...

[Jolly]

Well, there's a mechanism to expell a House member, so get with it, Hakeem...

[Jolly]

Look, the guy is a scumbag and a serial liar.

But enough about Joe Biden...

[Doctor Phibes]

I wonder if Santos is actually gay?

That would certainly be the first time a Republican ever lied about his sexuality in that particular direction...

[Copper]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Politician lies. NYT is aghast:

I wonder if Santos is actually gay?

Should the need arise, I think all politicians are.