Incoming N.Y. Congressman May Have Won Election With Fraudulent Resume

Incoming N.Y. Congressman May Have Won Election With Fraudulent Resume

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George Santos, a New York congressman, faces allegations of fabricating his professional biography, including false claims about his employment and education. Despite these accusations, he won his election, flipping a Democratic seat. The public awaits his response, while concerns grow over trust in political leaders. The allegations include false claims about his Jewish heritage and connections to the Pulse nightclub shooting. The situation impacts the political landscape, with close margins in Congress affecting leadership dynamics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is George Santos accused of regarding his professional biography?

Exaggerating his achievements

Falsifying his biography

Understating his qualifications

Ignoring his past mistakes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which financial institutions did George Santos falsely claim to have worked for?

Deutsche Bank and HSBC

Citigroup and Goldman Sachs

Bank of America and Wells Fargo

JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which universities did George Santos incorrectly list as part of his educational background?

NYU and Baruch College

Columbia University and Princeton

Stanford University and UC Berkeley

Harvard University and MIT

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What false claim did George Santos make about his family's history?

They were involved in the American Revolution

They fled from Ukraine and emigrated to Brazil

They were part of the French Resistance

They were early settlers in Australia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of Santos's constituents regarding the allegations?

His financial status

His lack of experience

His dishonesty

His political affiliations