I really try not to be political here because politics are so devisive right now and I do not wish to be that way. That said, I have to say something about this person, this clown of a Senator, George Santos. I am so unbelieving that first, he is in our Congress, and second, that no one seems to care that he is a bufoon and a liar and without any moral compass. (I know, that is an oxymoron when we talk about Congress, but let's pretend it isn't so.)
This person is in it just for himself, period. He wants to get as much money, fame, notoriety, etc. as possible. For what reason, we can only guess. Let's line it out step by step.
First, once you become a Senator, you will always have the insurance and health care that Senators get.
Second, once you become a member of Congress, you will be afforded many perks that regular citizens do not have access to.
Third, people will know who you are and recognize your name, since you are in Congress.
Fourth, money is so available to Congressmen who have no morals. They can be bought by just about anyone.
All that said, let's look at what he has said and done so far:
George Santos's Political Career:
Santos, a New York congressman, is known more for his self-promotion than for any significant legislative achievements. His main accomplishment is winning an election through a web of lies and deceit.
Election and Charges:
He was elected in November 2022 but was later charged with 23 federal crimes. Despite these charges, he has managed to retain his seat in the House of Representatives.
Pattern of Lies:
Throughout his campaign, Santos fabricated almost every aspect of his life. His lies ranged from his education and work history to personal and family stories.
- False Educational Claims: He falsely claimed to have been educated at an elite New York City high school and to have graduated in the top 1% of his class from Baruch College. Both institutions have no record of his attendance.
- 9/11 Fabrication: Santos lied about his mother being in the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks, despite records showing she wasn't in the country at the time.
- Invented Jewish Heritage: He claimed Jewish heritage and that his grandparents escaped the Holocaust, which was untrue.
- Property and Employment Lies: Santos falsely claimed to own 13 properties and to have worked for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. He also lied about running a pet charity.
- Unnecessary Lies: Some of his lies, such as being a star on a college volleyball team or working as a model, seemed to have no political benefit.
Election Success:
Despite being relatively unknown, Santos had a strong showing in the 2020 election against Thomas Suozzi and won in 2022 after Suozzi stepped down.
Post-Election Revelations:
The New York Times exposed Santos's fabrications in December 2022, leading to a closer scrutiny of his background and the discovery of alleged crimes.
Charges and House Response:
Santos faces charges related to identity theft, misuse of campaign contributions, and unemployment benefit fraud. The House has so far voted against expelling him, but a recent ethics committee report found substantial evidence of misuse of campaign funds.
Extravagant Spending: The report details Santos's spending of campaign money on personal luxuries like Botox treatments and luxury brands.
Political Oversight: Santos's success is partly attributed to being underestimated by both parties and a lack of thorough media scrutiny during his campaign.
Future Uncertain: Following the ethics committee report, Santos announced he would not run for re-election and may face a third expulsion vote.
George Santos is a politician whose career has been marked by an extraordinary level of dishonesty and deception, leading to legal troubles and political scrutiny. Is there any wonder why I would refer to this man as a "clown"?
