“It is clear that George Santos has lost the confidence and support of his party, his constituents, and his colleagues.” House Republicans' calls for Rep. George Santos to resign over a slew of lies and fabrications are growing.
And Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is not calling on him to quit.
Santos presents a political dilemma for Republicans. National news about his various deceptions have tarnished his image and created embarrassment for a party that doesn't want to be defined by him. In New York, the GOP over-performed expectations in the midterm election and picked up four House seats.
Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, who represents a swing district in upstate New York, said Wednesday he agrees with Nassau Republicans’ calls for Santos to step aside., citing “biographical exaggerations and apparent deceptions.”
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