Congressman George Santos of New York Addresses Reports of His Past Involvement in Drag Performance in Brazil

Republican Congressman George Santos of New York has been the subject of recent media attention after a Brazilian drag performer alleged that he had performed in drag in Brazil. On Saturday, Santos addressed the reports, telling reporters at LaGuardia Airport that he had dressed in drag but was never a drag queen.

The Brazilian drag performer, who has known Santos for a long time, posted a picture of herself with another person in drag who she said was Santos at a parade in Rio de Janeiro. Santos did not challenge the accuracy of the photo, but he did dispute the claims that he was a drag queen.

Santos, who is openly gay, said in a tweet last week that the suggestion he was a drag performer was “categorically false.” He further clarified his statement on Saturday, saying “No, I was not a drag queen in Brazil, guys.”

However, it appears that Santos may have confirmed more than a decade ago that he performed in drag as a teenager in Brazil. He did not elaborate on this statement, but he did tell reporters to “Sue me for having a life.”

The controversy surrounding Santos’s past has sparked a debate about the role of drag in LGBTQ+ culture and the importance of respecting people’s privacy. Santos has not commented further on the matter, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.