Rep. George Santos Sparks Controversy with Controversial Statement Comparing Himself to Rosa Parks on Far-Right Talk Show

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) made a controversial statement during an appearance on the far-right MAGA talk show, “Unafraid” hosted by Mike Crispi. During the podcast, Santos compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks, claiming that as a Latino gay man he will not “sit in the back.” He also went on a long rant about what he called “sellout” Republicans, singling out Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) for criticism.

Santos has been under fire since his congressional victory last year, when it emerged he had fabricated multiple stories about his life. During the podcast, he said that he will no longer “go along to get along” and that he will “call them out” and label them “sellouts.”

The statement has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle. Democrats have called it a “desperate attempt to gain attention,” while Republicans have said it is “a distraction from his own lies and deceit.”

The statement has also been met with criticism from civil rights activists, who have said that Santos is “trivializing the legacy of Rosa Parks.” They have argued that Santos is using the civil rights icon to “gain attention and deflect from his own lies and deceit.”

Santos’ statement has sparked a debate about the role of minorities in politics and the importance of truth and integrity in public office. It has also raised questions about the role of talk shows in politics and the need for more responsible media coverage.