RJC says GOP Congressman-elect is persona non grata over false claims to be Jewish

27 December 2022, 6:30 pm

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Then-Republican candidate George Santos for New York's 3rd Congressional District campaigns outside a Stop and Shop store, November 5, 2022, in Glen Cove, New York. (AP/Mary Altaffer)

The Republican Jewish Coalition says George Santos, a party member elected to the US Congress in November’s elections, is not welcome at any RJC events after he lied about being Jewish.

George Santos has admitted to “embellishing” large parts of his resume while campaigning — from details on his Jewish heritage to his education and work experience.

“We are very disappointed in Congressman-elect Santos. He deceived us and misrepresented his heritage,” says a statement from RJC CEO Matt Brooks.

“In public comments and to us personally he previously claimed to be Jewish. He has begun his tenure in Congress on a very wrong note. He will not be welcome at any future RJC event,” Brooks says.