George Santos referred to himself as “a proud American Jew” during his campaign. He backtracked on that claim, saying he never intended to claim Jewish heritage, which would have likely…
By Bobby Caina Calvan | Associated Press
“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 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.Fellow Long Island Republican, Rep.-elect Nick Lalota said he was troubled by the revelations.
Other Republicans castigated Santos for his dishonesty but stopped short of asking him to step aside. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA’s office, Brendan Brosh, said: “We are looking into the matter.” In an interview with the New York Post earlier this week, Santos apologized for his fabrications but downplayed them as “sins” over embellishing his resume, adding that “we do stupid things in life.”
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