George Santos' former teenage boyfriend: He told me all the same lies — and that's why I left him
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos' former teenage boyfriend: He told me all the same lies — and that's why I left him

Raw Story  

Rep.-elect George Santos has become embroiled in scandal, as a series of reports have come out revealing virtually every aspect of his campaign biography was a lie. On Monday, The Daily Beast reported that these lies extended to his personal life as well — a former boyfriend says that Santos told him all the same lies about himself, and that he packed up and left when he discovered the truth. "'He used to say he would get money from Citigroup, he was an investor,' Pedro Vilarva told The New York Times of his 2014 romance with Santos, who was then 26. One of the largest and most potentially serious obfuscations from Santos is how he made his money; his investment consulting business, Devolder, has no listed clients, and he faced eviction from his New York apartment in 2016 for nonpayment of rent, but in 2022 he had $700,000 to loan his own campaign.

George Santos Santos Lies Vilarva  went  packed  santos  lies  money  vilarva  thats  left  told  george  york  boyfriend  thing  teenage

History of this topic

Video surfaces of George Santos being hit with coffee in Times Square
1 week, 2 days ago

Video surfaces of George Santos being hit with coffee in Times Square

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former New York congressman George Santos was hit with a …

George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee
1 month ago

George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Disgraced and ousted former Long Island Rep. George Santos had some choice words for the House Ethics Committee hours after it deadlocked on whether to release an investigative report into his onetime Republican colleague, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. The moment came Wednesday after Santos was asked his opinions on the unfolding situation surrounding Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Justice …

The incredible rise and dramatic fall of George Santos
4 months ago

The incredible rise and dramatic fall of George Santos

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. George Santos, walking into federal court in Central …

Former U.S. Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Identity Theft
4 months ago

Former U.S. Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Identity Theft

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — George Santos, who spun lies about his life into an 11-month stint in Congress, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a case that led to his expulsion from office and the admission that he’d allowed ambition to cloud his judgment. Santos — elected in 2022 after bandying falsehoods …

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday
4 months, 1 week ago

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday

CNN  

CNN — Former New York Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. Santos, who was expelled from the House last year, previously pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including allegations of fraud related to Covid-19 unemployment benefits, …

A timeline of George Santos’ many controversies
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of George Santos’ many controversies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 19 December 2022: The New York Times jumps …

George Santos trolls Republicans after Democrats claim his old seat
10 months, 1 week ago

George Santos trolls Republicans after Democrats claim his old seat

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Disgraced …

George Santos and the fascinating psychology of compulsive liars
10 months, 1 week ago

George Santos and the fascinating psychology of compulsive liars

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to CNN Politics, however, Santos’s …

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court
1 year ago

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman’s trial. In Santos’ first court appearance since he was expelled from Congress earlier this month, his attorney, Joseph Murray, argued that it was premature to bring …

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion
1 year ago

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion

The Independent  

✕ Close Fetterman hires George Santos on Cameo to troll Senator Menendez The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200
1 year ago

George Santos is offering personalized videos for $200

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — George Santos already has a new gig. The former congressman, fresh off his historic expulsion last week, has created a Cameo account where the public can pay for a personalized video message. “Look, they can boot me out of Congress but they can’t take away my good humor or my larger-than-life personality nor my good faith and …

George Santos’ ‘Gatsby-esque’ journey is getting the Hollywood treatment
1 year ago

George Santos’ ‘Gatsby-esque’ journey is getting the Hollywood treatment

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It tells the story of Mr Santos’s local Long Island race for Congress, his …

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives

ABC  

Just before his fate was sealed by a history-making vote in the US congress, George Santos found himself at the centre of another shocking allegation. Key points: George Santos has been expelled from the US congress The House of Representatives voted 311-114 to remove him It follows an ethics committee report that said he stole campaign funds Fellow Republican Max …

George Santos Was All Hot Air
54 years, 11 months ago

George Santos Was All Hot Air

Wired  

American politics is a circus. “The reality of it is, it’s all theater,” Representative George Santos of New York said on Thursday during a press conference on the steps of the US Capitol as he faced expulsion from Congress. “It’s theater for the American people at the expense of the American people.” In a short time, Santos had fashioned himself …

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues
1 year ago

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues

Raw Story  

The U.S. House of Representatives has formally expelled Rep. George Santos because of numerous alleged financial fraud and crimes and numerous congressional ethics violations. RELATED ARTICLE: George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote In May 2022, Suozzi disclosed several weeks past a federal deadline 10 stock trades in companies such as auto manufacturer General Motors, technology company NVIDIA Corporation and aerospace …

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report

The Independent  

✕ Close Santos won’t seek re-election after critical ethics report The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Santos has complained that he has suffered a “year …

George Santos Spent Campaign Cash On Botox, And Other Wild Allegations In His Ethics Report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos Spent Campaign Cash On Botox, And Other Wild Allegations In His Ethics Report

Huff Post  

Rep. George Santos, seen here in designer Ray-Ban glasses, allegedly spent campaign funds on himself. via Associated Press Embattled Rep. George Santos allegedly spent campaign funds on a host of products and services to maintain his appearance, according to a House ethics committee report released Thursday. “He blatantly stole from his campaign,” the report says, alleging that Santos inappropriately spent …

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos has been referred to the Justice Department for criminal investigation by the House Ethics Committee in a blistering final report released on Thursday. "The ISC determined there was substantial evidence of violations of federal law, House Rules, and other applicable standards related to many of the allegations charged in the indictment, and substantial evidence of additional …

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora

NPR  

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP Stefan Jeremiah/AP New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who represents parts of Long Island and Queens, announced today he's dropping his bid for a second term after a House ethics report blasted him for criminal activity and lying to voters. …

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos

Raw Story  

After months of investigation, the House Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment against scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos, ABC News reported on Wednesday. "An investigative subcommittee has contacted at least 40 witnesses, reviewed 170,000 pages of documents and authorized more than three dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into whether Santos 'engaged in unlawful activity' in his 2022 House campaign." …

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Friday to revised charges accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to some of his campaign donors. Santos previously pleaded not guilty to other charges, first filed in May, accusing him of lying to Congress about his …

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos, who has refused to resign from Congress amid a second round of federal indictments, took to X on Wednesday to attack the handful of Republicans who introduced a resolution to expel him from the House of Representatives — and warn that he could ruin their careers over it. "I look very much forward to seeing the anti …

New George Santos Charges Claim He Stole Donor IDs, Charged Their Credit Cards
1 year, 2 months ago

New George Santos Charges Claim He Stole Donor IDs, Charged Their Credit Cards

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A new indictment filed Tuesday charged U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges. The 23-count indictment replaces one filed earlier against the New York Republican charging him with embezzling money from …

'Most people lie': George Santos blames 'insecurities' for his fictitious resume
1 year, 4 months ago

'Most people lie': George Santos blames 'insecurities' for his fictitious resume

Raw Story  

Embattled Rep. George Santos has no plans to resign despite a mountain of scandals surrounding his fabulism and federal fraud indictments — because, in his view, everyone basically tells the same lies on their resume as he did. In the interview, Santos claimed voters would have elected him to his Long Island congressional district even if he had not made …

A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft
1 year, 4 months ago

A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign. Sam Miele, 27, was charged with four counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in an alleged scheme to defraud donors and obtain money for Santos …

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising
1 year, 5 months ago

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Embattled freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, including embezzling money from his campaign, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned himself to get elected in 2022. Congressional campaign …

Every lie Republican Congressman George Santos has been accused of making, so far
1 year, 7 months ago

Every lie Republican Congressman George Santos has been accused of making, so far

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Wednesday 11 January, New York Republicans called …

George Santos hit with 13 criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering
1 year, 7 months ago

George Santos hit with 13 criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos on Wednesday got slapped with 13 different criminal charges including counts of wire fraud and money laundering. The New York Times reports that Santos surrendered himself to law enforcement officials on Wednesday morning and that he is expected to make an appearance in court, where he will be arraigned on seven counts of wire fraud, three …

'Clearly fraudulent': George Conway amazed by how quickly George Santos' lies caught up with him
1 year, 7 months ago

'Clearly fraudulent': George Conway amazed by how quickly George Santos' lies caught up with him

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos has been in Congress for less than six months, but he's already been charged in a criminal investigation. The New York Republican has been caught lying about basic details in his biography and faced questions about his finances since entering office earlier this year, and attorney George Conway told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" that those fabrications were bound …

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges, AP sources say
1 year, 7 months ago

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges, AP sources say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The “mountain of lies” Santos propagated during the campaign about his life story and qualifications, the center said, should …

US legislator George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering
1 year, 7 months ago

US legislator George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering

Al Jazeera  

United States Representative George Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume. A 13-count indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, charged Santos, 34, with defrauding prospective political supporters by laundering funds to pay …

George Santos Called Biden A Liar, And Guess How Twitter Users Responded
1 year, 8 months ago

George Santos Called Biden A Liar, And Guess How Twitter Users Responded

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It’s been evident for months that Rep. George Santos is “truth-challenged,” but his sense of irony doesn’t appear to be all that great either. Biden has FAILED to protect American interests here or abroad without accountability.” Jake Teixeira’s actions irreparably compromised National Security & he must be held accountable. — George Santos April 14, 2023 It’s certainly …

GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses To Quit With Brazen Statement
1 year, 9 months ago

GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses To Quit With Brazen Statement

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district or raising concern about various countries in crises. If I said it was easy, I’d be lying to you — and I don’t think that’s what we …

Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says ‘truth still matters’
1 year, 9 months ago

Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says ‘truth still matters’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district or raising concern about various countries in crises. If I said it was easy, I’d be lying to you — and I don’t think that’s what we want, right?” Pressed …

US Congressman George Santos refuses to quit despite anger over lies
1 year, 9 months ago

US Congressman George Santos refuses to quit despite anger over lies

ABC  

Besieged US Republican George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district, or raising concern about various countries in crises. Key points: George Santos lied about being a college graduate, a Wall Street whiz, being from a Jewish family of Holocaust survivors and losing …

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid
1 year, 9 months ago

US Rep. Santos files paperwork for possible reelection bid

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos filed paperwork Tuesday indicating his intent to run for reelection, even as he faces calls to resign amid ongoing criminal and ethics investigations into lies he told while running for office. The filing with the Federal Election Commission does not necessarily mean that Santos will run for a second term, but it allows …

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” among other actions, the …

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos is now facing yet another investigation. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed to CNN's Manu Raju on Tuesday that the House Committee on Ethics has launched a formal inquiry into Santos, who is facing a massive array of scandals that include allegedly sexually harassing an aide, stealing money from a disabled veteran that was intended to care …

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer
1 year, 10 months ago

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former prospective staffer to Rep. George Santos has accused him of sexual harassment and committing a House ethics violation, saying Santos inappropriately touched him in his office and rescinded a job offer when the man rebuffed him. Derek Myers announced Friday that he has filed complaints with U.S. Capitol Police and the House ethics committee against …

George Santos denies 'comical' sexual harassment accusations
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos denies 'comical' sexual harassment accusations

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos got hit with yet another allegation of misconduct when a former aide accused him of sexual harassment. CNN's Manu Raju reports on Twitter that Santos on Monday denied the latest allegations in an interview with fellow CNN reporter Kit Maher. Late on Friday afternoon, former Santos aide Derek Myers published allegations regarding the brief time he …

Opinion: George Santos Should Be The New Face Of The GOP
1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: George Santos Should Be The New Face Of The GOP

Huff Post  

When it comes right down to it, newly elected Rep. George Santos is the perfect metaphor for today’s Republican Party. Before Walker and Donald Trump and MAGA and “stop the steal” and Jan. 6 and Marjorie Taylor Greene and QAnon and Lauren Boebert and conservatives’ fearmongering war against critical race theory and so on and so forth — before all …

It's Time To Stop Talking About George Santos
1 year, 10 months ago

It's Time To Stop Talking About George Santos

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING George Santos, the human, has been around since 1988. A month into the new Congress, Santos has become the primary noise distracting from the fact that House Republicans haven’t delivered a substantive policy agenda to tackle all of the things they talked about during their midterm election campaigns, like fixing the economy, un-indoctrinating “woke” schools and combating …

'He's in denial mode': George Santos slammed for blowing off his own promise to explain his lies
1 year, 11 months ago

'He's in denial mode': George Santos slammed for blowing off his own promise to explain his lies

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Congressman George Santos has promised multiple times to explain his side of the story — and he keeps blowing off and pushing back on those promises, wrote Allan Smith for MSNBC Tuesday. "It’s been more than a month since that post and Santos, though he has given a handful of interviews to local and conservative outlets, including The New …

'Alarmed' staffers warned George Santos against campaign after a background check on him: NYT
1 year, 11 months ago

'Alarmed' staffers warned George Santos against campaign after a background check on him: NYT

Raw Story  

Staffers for George Santos became "alarmed" upon running a background check on him ahead of his 2022 campaign for Congress, and some even resigned rather than work for him when he refused to own up to what they had found, reportedThe New York Times on Friday. This comes amid a blizzard of other revelations against Santos, who was elected to …

Anti-Santos demonstrators vow to make his life a 'nightmare' and demand to see his birth certificate
1 year, 11 months ago

Anti-Santos demonstrators vow to make his life a 'nightmare' and demand to see his birth certificate

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos now has something in common with former President Barack Obama: His political foes are demanding to see his birth certificate. Nassau County legislator Josh Lafazan on Friday led a group of demonstrators at a rally outside one of Santos' district offices to demand his resignation or, failing that, at least showing proof of his United States …

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are
1 year, 11 months ago

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Less than a week into his tenure in the House, Rep. George Santos already has legislation named after him: The SANTOS Act, which punishes congressional candidates who willfully lie to voters about who they actually are. The bill from Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman come amid a steady stream of bombshell revelations showing that Santos …

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie

Raw Story  

The Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for lying about his personal life and questions surrounding his finances. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph G. Cairo at a Long Island news conference said that Santos' campaign was made up "of deceit, lies and fabrication," and accused him of deceiving voters. Rep. Anthony …

George Santos campaign insider predicts he'll be 'perp walked' out of Congress: report
1 year, 11 months ago

George Santos campaign insider predicts he'll be 'perp walked' out of Congress: report

Raw Story  

A Republican operative who briefly worked with Rep. George Santos' campaign tells Talking Points Memo reporters Hunter Walker and Josh Kovensky that he doesn't believe the scandal-plagued congressman will be able to escape the long arm of the law. The operative, who wished to remain anonymous so they could speak freely, claimed that they quit working with the Santos campaign …

NY supervisor blasts George Santos: He has betrayed the public's trust
1 year, 11 months ago

NY supervisor blasts George Santos: He has betrayed the public's trust

Raw Story  

Nassau County Republican leaders held a press conference this Wednesday calling on GOP Rep. George Santos to resign for lying about his biography to win his congressional seat. Sources speaking to Politico say that the announcement is necessary to help Republicans win future elections in New York's 3rd congressional district, which is a swing seat formerly held by Democrat Tom …

Discover Related