As reported by the New York Post and CNN, Republican NY-03 Rep. George Santos “has been slapped with an ethics complaint over his shoddy reporting and shady finances” — just after his swearing into office.
American Bridge 21st Century filed a complaint against Santos with the Office of Congressional Ethics — alleging that Santos falsified his disclosure reports. American Bridge President Pat Dennis said, “George Santos’ lies could fill a CVS receipt. But the American people deserve to know how he was able to finance his congressional campaign, and who was writing the checks. Santos should be held accountable for falsifying his financial records to protect his mysterious donors and breach public trust.”
The complaint raises questions about Santos’ resume, as he admits to lying profusely about his life and career.
The New York Post: ‘Lies could fill a CVS receipt’: George Santos earns ethics rap before swearing in
By Carl Campanile
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Lying Long Island Rep. George Santos has been slapped with an ethics complaint over his shoddy reporting and shady finances — as he waits to be sworn into office. The liberal American Bridge 21st Century Super PAC, in the complaint filed with the Office of Congressional Ethics, alleges that Republican Santos falsified his financial disclosure reports.
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Santos last week admitted to The Post he lied about multiple claims he made on the campaign trail, including that he had worked for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup and graduated from CUNY’s Baruch College and that he was Jewish.
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In reality, he never graduated from the high school he claimed to attend, let alone college — though he said he obtained a GED. The New York Times initially exposed discrepancies in Santos’ biography.
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“George Santos’ lies could fill a CVS receipt. But the American people deserve to know how he was able to finance his congressional campaign, and who was writing the checks. Santos should be held accountable for falsifying his financial records to protect his mysterious donors and breach public trust,” said American Bridge President Pat Dennis.
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“Mr. Santos’ conduct deprived the voters of New York’s 3rd Congressional District of important information to assess his fitness for federal office. I respectfully request that you promptly investigate this matter and take appropriate action as soon as possible,” Dennis said in his Tuesday letter to Omar Ashmawy, chief counsel and staff director of the Office of Congressional Ethics.
Read the full report here.
Published: Jan 9, 2023