Queer members of Congress are calling on out Congressmember-Elect George Santos to step down in response to revelations that he repeatedly lied about his background during the time leading up to — and after — he won an open seat in New York’s Third Congressional District.
Santos, who beat another openly gay candidate, Robert Zimmerman, in the November general election, is engulfed in an evolving scandal that first emerged in December when a New York Times article highlighted inconsistencies in Santos’ background. All in all, Santos’ has lied about topics including his religion, his educational background, and his work history.
