The Story of George Santos: Lies, Hustling, and a Very American Legend

George Santos, a former Congressman, faced expulsion due to ethics violations, including charges of wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. He built a lifelong habit of lying, with a pattern of fabricating numerous aspects of his life. Despite being fully exposed as a liar, Santos managed to stay in Congress, highlighting deeper issues in American politics. Santos mirrored himself after Donald Trump, adopting similar speech patterns and even stealing memes from the Trump playbook. While Santos is a unique character, his ability to attain and hold onto political office raises questions about the failings in our system and the potential for other individuals to follow a similar path.