George Santos Controversy: Calls to Resign Surface After Rep-Elect Admitted to Lying About Career, Education Background

GOP Representative-elect George Santos is currently facing calls for his resignation after he admitted that he lied in parts of his resume, which included education details and employment history.

Condemnation for Santos' lies on his resume was coming from both Democrats and Republicans.

In a December 19 The New York Times report, it was revealed in an investigation that the media outlet was unable to back up many of Santos' alleged qualifications. The GOP lawmaker claimed that he had worked for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and even stated that he graduated from Baruch College.

In an interview with WABC radio, Santos said that several people "overstate in their resumes or twist a little bit."

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Calls for Resignation Amid George Santos' Controversy

One of the first people to express condemnation of Santos' lying scandal was Nassau GOP Chairman Joseph Cairo. Cairo said in a statement that he is "deeply disappointed" in Santos, adding that he "expected more than just a blanket apology.

The Nassau GOP chairman added that Santos' lies have affected many people in a profound way, especially those who have been directly impacted by the Holocaust.

On Santos' campaign site, he noted that his maternal grandparents were "Belgian immigrants that fled" World War II Europe.

The Democrats have slammed Santos for the accusations and reports against him.

Among the Democratic Representatives calling on his resignation were Joaquin Castro of Texas and Ted Lieu of California. The two warned that if Santos refused to go down from his position, the House would expel him.

At least one of his fellow incoming Republicans calling for him to face an ethics investigation. However, the House leadership remains silent over Santo's "embellished" resume.

Democratic Rep.-elect Dan Goldman of New York called Santos a "total fraud" while also criticizing the House Republicans for remaining mum. Goldman, who is a former federal prosecutor, said the GOP Congress "has an obligation" to hold Santos accountable.

GOP Rep.-elect Anthony D'Esosito also called on Santos to "pursue a path of honesty."

Another Republican Rep.-elect Nick LaLota said in a statement that he believes a "full investigation" by the House Ethics Committee is required.

Santos won the November midterm elections in New York's 3rd Congressional district, covering parts of Long Island and Queens.

He is set to take office on January 3 after the seat was vacated by outgoing Rep. Tom Suozzi.

Santos is also under scrutiny for his financial disclosure in 2020, claiming that he has no assets or earned income. However, he lent his 2022 campaign and political action committee at least $600,000.

In a radio interview, Santos said that it was the money he paid himself through his company, Devolder Organization. Documents filed with the Florida Secretary of State showed that the Devolder Organization was formed in May 2021

In 2021 and 2022, the New York representative-elect also reported an annual salary of $750,000.

It was also reported that financial data company Dun & Bradstreet estimated that Devolder as of July 2022 has revenue of only $43,688, based on the data company's modeling.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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