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  • čas přidán 24. 06. 2024
  • George Santos has been called the "greatest fiction in the history of Congressional politics," a "serial liar" unlike any in American history.
    So just how did he transform himself from an obscure resident of Brazil obsessed with luxury and status into a famous Republican politician elected to represent a Long Island district?
    And he did all of this on a foundation of staggering lies.
    "George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons," an ABC7 New York Eyewitness News investigation, reveals his unlikely origin story, talks to people who knew him when, charts his stunning rise to congressman, breaks down what might happen next to him, and asks, ominously, if his saga may just be the tip of the iceberg for our democracy.
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Komentáře • 365

  • @blueagle-di6is
    @blueagle-di6is Před 11 měsíci +48

    just makes me want to cry about the service dog situation. this George Santos is a total creeep

    • @BarbieQueen1990
      @BarbieQueen1990 Před 7 měsíci

      Made me cry as well too. I remember when he was posting about it asking for donations

    • @saskialolita
      @saskialolita Před 7 měsíci

      Literally had me bawling even tho I already knew the story but just seeing the photos of that poor sweet dog and the pain on the veteran’s face as he spoke about her just freaking broke me. George Santos is such an irredeemably revolting, repulsive, disgusting POS and I sincerely hope the pathetic creep never enjoys even a day of peace for the rest of his miserable life.

  • @cecilialeon6588
    @cecilialeon6588 Před rokem +55

    WHY...people in Congress...are putting up with this man!!!.. WHY?.. Simple So Incomprehensible...😊

    • @brucestaples4510
      @brucestaples4510 Před 11 měsíci +9

      Because that's what Repugnicants do.

    • @saragrant3981
      @saragrant3981 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Ohhhhh bless his heart , if he had one 😂 but but he was the first woman on the moon 😂

    • @johnnybates7580
      @johnnybates7580 Před 11 měsíci

      The vatican.

    • @jasonaltig985
      @jasonaltig985 Před 9 měsíci

      Because republicans are scumbags.

    • @jemma6596
      @jemma6596 Před 7 měsíci

      If he was a Dem he'd be out - no question. But, he's a Republican, so that's not gonna happen.

  • @jgonsuron
    @jgonsuron Před 11 měsíci +38

    Remember when George Santos was the first man to land on the moon? A true American hero!

  • @LoudlabsNYC
    @LoudlabsNYC Před rokem +109

    They should do background and fact checks on folks running for office

    • @theparanormalconnection8954
      @theparanormalconnection8954 Před 11 měsíci +5

      For this case it's a little to late.

    • @jeanieologist4456
      @jeanieologist4456 Před 11 měsíci

      I think this person is talking about going forward a criminal should not be able to be a president and my God target does more severe background checks than the United States government. Have they done a background check his college would not have shown up because he never went, and what about the check fraud case that he settled in Brazil The man is a thief and nobody should be in office without a complete background check and drug testing just like they do for everybody else

    • @mamacitachang
      @mamacitachang Před 11 měsíci

      They secret service, FBI) are supposed to vet all candidates running for federal office. I've discovered, since Trump was elected, that they clearly are not vetting the candidates

    • @dmac7128
      @dmac7128 Před 11 měsíci +6

      In a healthy functioning democracy, that's the job of an independent local press not beholden to corporate interests. Sadly it has been a casualty of 40 years of consolidation into a few large conglomerates.

    • @greksmith1874
      @greksmith1874 Před 11 měsíci +2

      His opponent did not do any leading up to the election, which is often what opponents should be doing. Oppo-research

  • @armchair22
    @armchair22 Před 7 měsíci +42

    The public has accused politics of being full of BS for years. We are so used to it that when someone like Santos stands up and confirms it, there is nothing done about it. Once again we have a grinning crook that we can't even seem to punch in the face.

    • @jasestrickland1704
      @jasestrickland1704 Před 6 měsíci

      And if there ever existed a punchable face, it’s his.

    • @barrettlori9249
      @barrettlori9249 Před 6 měsíci

      It says the public can easily be mislead 😢

    • @yallnotinvited2ourbbq
      @yallnotinvited2ourbbq Před 6 měsíci

      Well he’s been expelled so he got his come up pence‼️

    • @AtomicSaunders
      @AtomicSaunders Před 5 měsíci

      "there was nothing done about it". Wasn't he removed from office?

    • @amandahugenkiss
      @amandahugenkiss Před 5 měsíci

      Bro, they kicked him out office and he is facing multiple charges. How can say nothing was done about it??

  • @4YOUBYANGELICA
    @4YOUBYANGELICA Před 7 měsíci +10

    His district is one of the most wealthy, affluent districts. How could they not have had the power to vet him before voting him into this office?

  • @samblackwell8308
    @samblackwell8308 Před rokem +16

    I had a friend in middle school that I discovered was a medically diagnosed chronicle liar…it crushed me. .I’d never want him to be a Congressman

  • @patcomerford5596
    @patcomerford5596 Před 6 měsíci +9

    "You reap what you sow"; you get what you vote for. The voters did not educate themselves about this liar. It is irresponsible to totally blame this thief, the voter has the responsibilty to inform themself.

  • @joope11
    @joope11 Před rokem +18

    This guy is simply delusional. Santos: my company, you don't have anything

  • @Urmagesty
    @Urmagesty Před 7 měsíci +9

    This man is one of the last Jedi left in our galaxy. Show some respect.

  • @jimi4053
    @jimi4053 Před 11 měsíci +8

    He has the guts to say he's not quitting because he is protected by the Republican law makers!!! This tells so much who the Republican lawmakers are right? And you're still a Republican?

  • @tommarion6083
    @tommarion6083 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Thank you for this excellent piece. Very well researched and presented. Enjoyed it very much. The Germans have a word for this kind of situation. It’s called Schandenfreunde. Enjoyment at somebody’s else misery. But this situation really deserves this phrase. I really enjoy Georgie Boy’s misery at finally getting held accountable.

  • @georgionw6554
    @georgionw6554 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Kinda amazing what he was able to do without being caught earlier

  • @pR1mal.
    @pR1mal. Před 9 měsíci +5

    He's perfect for the GOP.

  • @DJL0455
    @DJL0455 Před rokem +23

    The Man, The Myth, The Moron.

    • @carolynnelson2651
      @carolynnelson2651 Před 11 měsíci

      The liar!

    • @paulsmegal2867
      @paulsmegal2867 Před 11 měsíci +1

      You are to polite

    • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 Před 7 měsíci

      . . . but how did the Moron fool so many for so long? They don't care about background, b/c most of them have dirt hidden under their nails, so they don't encourage digging deep. That's DC - dark comedy.

  • @bookbwitched6823
    @bookbwitched6823 Před 11 měsíci +8

    you haven't seen it yet, The Behavior Panel's full review of Piers Morgan's interview with George Santos is awesome. The longer version has a lovely surprise at the end

  • @darlakay908
    @darlakay908 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I enjoyed this report BUT the background music was so loud at times I could barely hear the speaking parts. Otherwise great reporting! I hope Santos goes to jail over all these allegations!

  • @mitchellbaxter6314
    @mitchellbaxter6314 Před 11 měsíci +9

    An old-fashioned tarring and feathering seems to be order, and that's just for killing the Navy vet's dog.

  • @davidbradshaw3107
    @davidbradshaw3107 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Well done republicans! You sure know how to vet candidates .... nationwide. Disgraceful on all counts.

  • @christopherrobinson3290
    @christopherrobinson3290 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Alternate name for this video: “George Santos: the drag queen, the lies, and punishment. “
    😂😂

  • @MrAntonnio96
    @MrAntonnio96 Před 8 měsíci +3

    This guy should be Trumps VP just unreal only in America

  • @Greek-American1
    @Greek-American1 Před 11 měsíci +20

    As a Greek-American I can proudly say that George is actually Greek!! His real name is George Santopoulos and he is a direct descendant of King Leonidas of Sparta who fought the Persians at the famous battle of Thermopylae. We're so proud of you Georgie!!🎉

    • @daveroche6522
      @daveroche6522 Před 11 měsíci +3

      That just about explains his Medusa head!

    • @Jamietheroadrunner
      @Jamietheroadrunner Před 8 měsíci +2

      IKR? But don’t forget, Santos is also a direct descendant of Napoleon, Cleopatra and Mohamed! He’s got it all.

    • @Kevin-zz9nc
      @Kevin-zz9nc Před 6 měsíci +2

      You mean his father wasn't a leprauchaun???

    • @Greek-American1
      @Greek-American1 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Kevin-zz9nc He sure was! ☘️

    • @Nene-of7ki
      @Nene-of7ki Před 6 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hunterhansen79
    @hunterhansen79 Před 11 měsíci +6

    The news needs to stop referring to him as "embattled" I think "disgraced" is a much better and more accurate word. "Scumbag" also works.

  • @rickschrager
    @rickschrager Před 11 měsíci +4

    What's been left unsaid is the gop can't afford to lose Santos' seat.

  • @Bonjour-World
    @Bonjour-World Před rokem +17

    Why is the House Ethics Committee so imputent that they can not deal with George Santos ???

    • @christopherwelch136
      @christopherwelch136 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Full of Republicans. Good luck guys.

    • @madduxno331
      @madduxno331 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Speaker of the house
      Kevin McCarthy

    • @sheilaboston7051
      @sheilaboston7051 Před 7 měsíci

      @@christopherwelch136 Incorrect, it's 50/50 Dems/Reps. It just takes time to do a proper investigation, which I'm sure you'd want if it happened to be an investigation on you, no?

  • @tommarion6083
    @tommarion6083 Před 6 měsíci +2

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣So some people still don’t want to kick out Santos????Man, I want to be a Congressman!! Make all that money and don’t do crap?????😂😂😂😂😂😂Only in America!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @nickolasdugginsjr7523
      @nickolasdugginsjr7523 Před 6 měsíci

      Yep they are supposed to be there to represent the people but they get into office and get paid to play highschool games.

  • @terihammond5932
    @terihammond5932 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Of all the horrible things he has done, the dog situation is the worst. He is a monster, and deserves to be miserable and outcast.

  • @kitwren1797
    @kitwren1797 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It's been almost a year and the House hasn't expelled him yet while he's making $14,000 month

  • @dougmackenzie5976
    @dougmackenzie5976 Před 10 měsíci +14

    George Santos is a Dollar Store version of Trump.

  • @Tri-Stone
    @Tri-Stone Před rokem +6

    Another wont to be trump very sad. George is not fit for office.

  • @elfritts9895
    @elfritts9895 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Santos and The republican hypocrites makes me so sick I couldn't even watch this show

    • @xyzxyzxyz8978
      @xyzxyzxyz8978 Před 11 měsíci +1

      agree if Santos goes so does trump for much worse

  • @Aristotelezz
    @Aristotelezz Před 11 měsíci +4

    Santos total lack of shame is probably his most remarkable quality. But it's not a quality employers ask for. The modern GOP maybe...

  • @user-st2yk8mj9v
    @user-st2yk8mj9v Před rokem +6

    This is sooooooo gooodddd

  • @SonJDoug
    @SonJDoug Před 6 měsíci +2

    The stealing money of the dog part really upsets me. SOAB!

  • @ljprocopio6018
    @ljprocopio6018 Před 6 měsíci +3

    They should have also served a search and seize warrant along with a mandatory doctor's referral to retrieve the items he fraudulently purchased to take back for refunds along with the Botox being sucked back out of his cheeks!

  • @Heavy_Hitta_Sucka
    @Heavy_Hitta_Sucka Před 6 měsíci +1

    It should have been a red flag when he told the guy "Oh, I've been modeling"... Yeah, and I'm Michael Jackson.

  • @MaxGo777
    @MaxGo777 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I look similar to Santos. I'm going to wear a convict costume and be George for Halloween. 😂

  • @brucestaples4510
    @brucestaples4510 Před 11 měsíci +4

    What did NOT happen:
    Vetting by his own party.
    More surprisingly, vetting by the opposition which, by most measures, should be step one for good ol' American mud-slinging politicing.

  • @christopherwelch136
    @christopherwelch136 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Oh Amerika, how you entertain me. If this happened in Canada, he’d be sooo gone. Your beloved “Constitution.”

  • @donknox6066
    @donknox6066 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I LOVE THE HEADING!!!! 😂😂😂😂

  • @Aviator369
    @Aviator369 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Unbelievable 🤦🏻‍♂️ CONMAN GOT TO BE A CONGRESS member How ??? 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @2002TiiDriver
    @2002TiiDriver Před 6 měsíci +2

    He should be made to return all the money he was paid as a congressman since day one.

  • @Drj-69
    @Drj-69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    How great the news exposed him after the fact that he already got elected. Great work ABC News...

  • @catbangs276
    @catbangs276 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The NY delegation did not do due diligence and look into Santos' background when they backed him because he was an ideal candidate on paper.

  • @MBBurchette
    @MBBurchette Před 11 měsíci +2

    Dude cures cancer and this is the thanks he gets. Jeez.

  • @Hannah2012able
    @Hannah2012able Před rokem +6

    Whole lier

  • @rhythmd9691
    @rhythmd9691 Před 3 měsíci

    "he's like an etch a sketch" 🤣🤣

  • @Tiger_III
    @Tiger_III Před 11 měsíci +2

    i mean how do ppl not see it right in his face?

  • @user-ke4kz3in9j
    @user-ke4kz3in9j Před 7 měsíci +1

    The reporters “confronting” Santos had some really stupid questions. What happened to real journalism

  • @michaelccopelandsr7120
    @michaelccopelandsr7120 Před 9 měsíci +2

    George Santos is the perfect poster-child for the Republican party.

  • @saofrancisco3632
    @saofrancisco3632 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Eu fico doente com este cara! Como pode uma coisa desta.

  • @georgiesimmons5924
    @georgiesimmons5924 Před 11 měsíci +3

    It's unbelievable when that old man interviewed him for the position he simply looked at his resume didn't do a background check didn't ask for references these are all standard things that any company does when hiring someone on board. You don't just trust what they give you on paper 🙄

  • @JustinNeverSaysDie1980
    @JustinNeverSaysDie1980 Před 11 měsíci +3

    George Anthony Kitara Ravache Devolder Santos also claimed to not be a criminal in ANY country, then turns around and pays a settlement of $4,850USD in an '08 Brazilian criminal fraud case.

  • @Drj-69
    @Drj-69 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I mean, if Marjory Taylor Green and Loren Bobert can be elected, why not George Santos....

  • @swoondrones
    @swoondrones Před 6 měsíci +6

    How did 114 vote no ousting him!? Insane.

  • @Lordmattg
    @Lordmattg Před 6 měsíci +1

    Stealing money from a homeless veterans service dog is so far beyond satire it’s insane😭😭😭

  • @mrbusdriversir
    @mrbusdriversir Před 11 měsíci +1

    Only 8K views in 6 days! Is CZcams keeping this video buried?

  • @neilbruce123
    @neilbruce123 Před 6 měsíci +1

    How in the hell was he not background-checked by the NY REPUBLICAN PARTY!

  • @1115asmara
    @1115asmara Před 7 měsíci +1

    *Shameful. A disgrace to his constituents and family.*

  • @anthonyramirez8038
    @anthonyramirez8038 Před 11 měsíci +1

    George Santos Morphin Dreams 😂

  • @isolaandthebaby
    @isolaandthebaby Před 6 měsíci

    That redistricting backfired. Both parties dropped the ball with this one. The voters didn’t do their due diligence, either. And all media failed.

  • @belleviewbibliophile9835
    @belleviewbibliophile9835 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This was better than the cbs one 🤙

  • @user-ru3ql6ji4p
    @user-ru3ql6ji4p Před 6 měsíci +1

    Not a witch hunt, a con artist hunt. Shameful.

  • @alanmurphy3402
    @alanmurphy3402 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Why is there no vetting process for such an important job. A dangerous con man

  • @amandabillingsley9436
    @amandabillingsley9436 Před 2 měsíci

    The scary thing is, if he hadn’t been so elaborate with his lies he could have gotten away with it.

  • @LordWalsallian
    @LordWalsallian Před rokem +8

    American politics on both sides is a complete dumpster fire 😂 makes UK politics look tame in comparison. Politicians across the West are very very poor nowadays.

  • @thundercrack88
    @thundercrack88 Před 5 měsíci +1

    He also claimed to be Irish at St Patrick's Day Parade 🎉 and not Ir-ish 🍀

  • @Shichard2006
    @Shichard2006 Před 6 měsíci +1

    NEVER reward a Republican with your vote.

  • @liberatedwoman
    @liberatedwoman Před 9 měsíci +1

    “Nobody this awful “ that we have YET to discover! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

  • @ObsidianLife
    @ObsidianLife Před 7 měsíci +1

    Santos is a Right Wing hero. He represents their party well! Totally embodies thier ethics and morals...🤣

  • @courtneymakupson
    @courtneymakupson Před rokem +8

    A male policitian, let alone a Republican, who was not 100% transparent to the people around him and accused of having "cross-dressed" in his previous private times??? Ya don't say 😭😭😭😂😅😀💯💯💯

  • @HugeWolf1
    @HugeWolf1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    George Santos looks like that kid who claims he is a victim but is actually the town bully.

  • @Jilla0559
    @Jilla0559 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A Federal Employee could be removed from their job for the same just by investigation

  • @couptrump748
    @couptrump748 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You kill my dog. LOL

  • @mikejohnson5059
    @mikejohnson5059 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Cory Mills is worse. There are FEC complaints, Ethics complaints, DOJ AND Treasury Information Complaints, State Attorney Complaints, in three different states, etc on Cory Mills.

  • @mikejohnson5059
    @mikejohnson5059 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Investigate Cory Mills. He is ten times worse than Santos

  • @drakecarter1780
    @drakecarter1780 Před 11 měsíci +1

    A severe threat to our democracy.

  • @wildangel70fr
    @wildangel70fr Před 11 měsíci +1

    Does the US have any idea what that shows the world?

  • @jdantigua1999
    @jdantigua1999 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Santos has multiple names and personalities. There is George Santos the Senator, there is Anthony Devulger the business man, there is Anthony Devulger the LGBTQ MAGA activist, there is Tiarra the drag queen, the Jew-ish descendent of holocaust survivors. He has an infinite list of names, titles and personalities.
    Which one are you voting for?

  • @daveroche6522
    @daveroche6522 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Rosa “Batty” Santos - “I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain... Time to re-elect me”,
    Rutger Hauer - “OI, you......”

  • @SonJDoug
    @SonJDoug Před 6 měsíci +1

    Who the hell edited the sound on this doc? The music is so loud.

  • @makenchips
    @makenchips Před 10 měsíci +1

    Both him and Mccarthy should resign!

  • @Jilla0559
    @Jilla0559 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Someone did not do there due diligence in Vetting Georgi boy for office

  • @alexk75
    @alexk75 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m still scratching my head about the whole baby in the congress office thing…

  • @michaelhodo3517
    @michaelhodo3517 Před 10 měsíci +1

    His vote is important far as we know this was done initially so the rino could stay in power how many seats they cant give up

  • @tinasummers4578
    @tinasummers4578 Před 6 měsíci +1

    He was a criminal and a thief and a liar he deserves the walk of shame

  • @sideeye7958
    @sideeye7958 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Santos can hire Trump's lawyers 😅

  • @mc-vr3ui
    @mc-vr3ui Před 6 měsíci +1

    He is just a disgusting liar who does not care about lying in order to get everything he does not deserve. So so disgusting.

  • @lemlai5324
    @lemlai5324 Před 6 měsíci +1

    After being kicked out of Congress, George Santos may be invited by Trump to be Vice President with him in 2024.

  • @happinesscomesinwaves5534
    @happinesscomesinwaves5534 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Lock him up! Santos for prison in 2024.

  • @leighlong8966
    @leighlong8966 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That’s all he thinks, politics is a game and one he has been winning against the American people. Hopefully not any longer.

  • @timgallagher9229
    @timgallagher9229 Před 6 měsíci +1

    How is it that min. wage jobs vet ppl better than a wealthy NY district does for their seat in Congress

  • @TheCultureCombo
    @TheCultureCombo Před 8 měsíci +1

    I would love to hear from someone in the 7% that still support him ...

  • @user-qv6nm3ux8z
    @user-qv6nm3ux8z Před 6 měsíci +1

    I bet they will change the process of admissions now

  • @jemma6596
    @jemma6596 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A model ..... oh my.
    It sounds like he took little pieces of stories from each of his friends & made it his own.

  • @StormRaven1
    @StormRaven1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You will learn, he will teach you.

  • @annem7806
    @annem7806 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ozempic & Sephora gets expensive...

  • @vinniediego
    @vinniediego Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is so sad. Sapphire 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢I feel soooo bad for that Vet.....omg....looking at those eyes with that big tumor.....so f*cked up

  • @mathewwalker7726
    @mathewwalker7726 Před 9 měsíci +1

    😢

  • @kennethhites1738
    @kennethhites1738 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Lock her up