Legally and politically, Rep.-elect George Santos’ scandal has gone from bad to worse very quickly.
Rep.-elect George Santos’ timing could’ve been better. Had his prolific lying come to public attention during a busier time in the news, the New York Republican might’ve faced less attention and scrutiny. Instead, the controversy snowballed between Christmas and New Year’s Eve — when much of the political world had little to do except focus on his stunning scandal.
There were plenty of developments to absorb, the most serious of which are the apparent criminal investigations into the GOP politician’s many deceptions. NBC News reported:
Federal prosecutors in New York have opened an investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos, two law enforcement sources confirmed Thursday. … The investigation is said to be in its very early stages, and it has not zeroed in on any one allegation of wrongdoing yet. The two sources confirmed that prosecutors are examining Santos’ finances, including potential irregularities involving financial disclosures and loans he made to his campaign as he was running for Congress.
Federal prosecutors in New York have opened an investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos, two law enforcement sources confirmed Thursday. … The investigation is said to be in its very early stages, and it has not zeroed in on any one allegation of wrongdoing yet.
