On with Kara Swisher Stay Tuned with Preet: The Many Lies of George Santos
Dec 28, 2023
Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," joins Preet Bharara to dissect the outlandish tale of George Santos, a politician notorious for his web of lies. They discuss Santos's rise to power and the failures of the vetting process that enabled his deceitful career. The conversation also touches on the psychological factors behind such political dishonesty and how it mirrors broader trends in American politics, raising concerns about the implications for public trust and accountability.
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Early Weirdness
- In 2019, Mark Chiusano found Santos's behavior odd, like launching a New York campaign from Florida.
- Santos claimed his filings were imminent, but they weren't, raising early questions about his veracity.
American Liar
- George Santos epitomizes an old American tradition of lying, amplified in the social media age.
- His lies are not isolated incidents but a pervasive pattern, distinct from typical political misrepresentations.
Stringfellow vs. Santos
- Congressman Douglas Stringfellow's false war record quickly led to his resignation, unlike Santos.
- Santos's numerous, brazen lies contrast with Stringfellow's single, consequential fabrication.
