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Even More Trouble for George Santos

May 11, 2023

Michael Gold, a New York politics correspondent for The New York Times, dives into George Santos' growing legal troubles. He examines the serious federal charges Santos faces, including wire fraud and money laundering. Gold discusses the impact of these allegations on Santos' congressional role and the delicate balancing act for House leadership. The podcast highlights Santos' defiance amidst declining support and the potential ramifications of his actions for the Republican majority.

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Intro

2min

Legal Troubles of a Congressman

11min

Legal Troubles and Their Implications

2min

Controversy and Consequence: Santos' Legal Battle

4min

Defiance and Legal Troubles: The Ongoing Saga of a Controversial Figure

3min

Navigating Political Turbulence and Major News Updates

3min

Last year, Times reporting revealed the many lies that the freshman Republican congressman George Santos had told about his life and career. Now he is facing legal consequences.

Michael Gold, who covers politics in New York for The Times, explains the charges against Mr. Santos and what they mean for his role in Congress.

Guest: Michael Gold, a New York politics correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges that included accusations of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits.
The George Santos indictment, annotated.

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