Rep.-elect George Santos, who admitted to lying about his background, supported GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in the first round of voting for House speaker.
On top of the controversy, Santos faces a fraud investigation from Brazilian authorities. Prosecutors say Santos, the son of Brazilian immigrants, faces charges relating to allegations of a stolen checkbook, according to the New York Times. Authorities had dropped the case nearly a decade ago after they were unable to locate Santos.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-Elect Santos are nothing short of stunning," Donnelly said in a statement."The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the third district must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress. No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it."
Rep.-elect George Santos waits for the start of the 118th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 3, 2023.
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