George Santos, a 34-year-old Republican from New York, was sworn into the House of Representatives early Saturday morning, despite several investigations into his campaign and calls for him to resign.
Santos was elected in November to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District, and is now facing investigations on the federal and local level. Nassau County, New York, has pledged to prosecute any criminal activity related to his campaign.
The list of things Santos has been accused of fabricating is extensive, including his religious affiliation, educational background, ancestry, and even his mother’s death. Despite the allegations, Santos has resisted calls to step down.
Santos officially took office when the new Congress was convened after Republicans elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as House speaker. During the numerous speaker votes, he was often seen sitting by himself, though on at least one occasion he was photographed chatting with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
The investigations into Santos’ background and campaign are ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be. It is also unclear if he will be able to serve out his two-year term in Congress.
Key takeaways:
- George Santos, a 34-year-old Republican from New York, was sworn into the House of Representatives early Saturday morning, despite several investigations into his campaign and calls for him to resign.
- Santos is facing investigations on the federal and local level for fabricating his religious affiliation, educational background, ancestry, and even his mother’s death.
- The investigations into Santos’ background and campaign are ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be or if he will be able to serve out his two-year term in Congress.
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