George Santos Can't Stop Lying: Will He Survive?

George Santos Can't Stop Lying: Will He Survive?

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11th Grade - University

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George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is embroiled in controversy due to numerous falsehoods about his background, education, and career. Despite calls for his resignation from both parties, he remains in office. His fabrications include false claims about his employment, education, and personal life. Santos is under investigation for financial misconduct and faces potential legal consequences. However, political dynamics make his expulsion unlikely, and he may complete his term despite the scandals.

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1.

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What is the main controversy surrounding George Santos?

His false claims about his background

His voting record in Congress

His involvement in a Ponzi scheme

His stance on immigration

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What false claim did Santos make about his education?

He was a Rhodes Scholar

He has a PhD in Economics

He graduated from Harvard

He holds an MBA from NYU

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Which company did Santos falsely claim to have worked for?

Goldman Sachs

JP Morgan

Bank of America

Morgan Stanley

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Why was Santos's initial run for Congress not heavily scrutinized?

He had strong financial backing

He was a well-known public figure

The seat was not competitive

The media supported him

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What was the outcome of Santos's 2022 election campaign?

He was disqualified

He lost by a narrow margin

He won by a significant margin

He withdrew from the race

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What potential legal issue is Santos facing?

Tax evasion

Embezzlement charges in Brazil

Insider trading

Bribery charges

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Why might Republican leadership be hesitant to expel Santos?

They fear losing a seat to Democrats

They believe in his innocence

They support his policies

They have no authority to expel him