George Santos

Then New York State Senator Anna Kaplan is introduced during opening day of the 2019 legislative session in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, New York, January 9, 2019. (AP/Hans Pennink)

May 17, 2023, 2:53 am

I’m Jewish, I don’t have to lie: Democrat challenger lashes ‘disgrace’ George Santos

Former state senator Anna Kaplan, launching Congressional campaign, says Republican exposed for massive deceit ‘makes a mockery of our religion’

By Luke Tress

May 16, 2023, 8:08 am

Zak Malamed is latest Democrat to throw hat in ring in race to unseat George Santos

Fundraiser says he was spurred to run by indicted Republican congressman’s false claim to be Jewish: ‘He is an extreme MAGA Republican who doesn’t take antisemitism seriously’

By Jacob Henry

US Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/ Andrew Harnik)

May 10, 2023, 9:10 pm

Congressman George Santos charged with embezzling donations to buy luxury goods

Mired in web of lies over his background, NY Republican also faces federal criminal indictment for falsifying official disclosure, taking unemployment benefits while having job

By Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak

Republican Rep. George Santos of New York leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 25, 2023. (AP/Andrew Harnik)

May 10, 2023, 4:51 am

NY congressman Santos indicted on federal charges after lying about past

Criminal indictment remains under seal until court appearance for freshman lawmaker, who fabricated Jewish background and has faced questions about campaign finance sources

By MICHAEL BALSAMO, Farnoush Amiri and Jake Offenhartz

May 2, 2023, 6:06 am

Jewish politician files for congressional run against George Santos in New York

Democratic former state senator Anna Kaplan to challenge Republican incumbent who has been ostracized for his array of lies, including about his Jewish background

By Luke Tress

Rep. George Santos waits for the start of a session in the House chamber as the House meets for the fourth day to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, Jan. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

April 20, 2023, 6:40 am

Now an incumbent, fabulist congressman Santos announces reelection bid

NY Republican who lied about Jewish ancestry, college education and volleyball exploits faces likely uphill challenge, with many in even his own party urging him to resign

By AP

April 18, 2023, 6:43 am

George Santos announces reelection bid despite GOP abandonment over myriad of lies

In declaration, congressman doesn’t mention ongoing controversies and instead highlights his zeal in fighting for conservative principles and background as ‘poor boy from Queens’

By AP

March 15, 2023, 4:24 am

Santos campaign filing points to possible reelection bid amid outcry over lies

New York congressman, facing calls to resign for fabricating Jewish ancestry and other parts of background, submits paperwork that could pave way for run to keep seat in 2024

By AP

In this file photo taken on January 3, 2023, newly elected Republican Representative from New York, George Santos, looks on as the US House of Representatives convenes for the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington. (Mandel NGAN/AFP)

March 3, 2023, 1:44 am

US House Ethics panel announces investigation into embattled lawmaker George Santos

New York representative, who falsely said he was Jewish, to be probed for series of claims, including engaging in sexual misconduct and violating conflict of interest laws

By LISA MASCARO and Michael R. Sisak

Congressman George Santos (left) speaks to Piers Morgan in an interview aired February 20, 2023. (Screenshot/Twitter; Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

February 22, 2023, 10:24 am

US Congressman George Santos says false Jewish identity claim was ‘party favor joke’

New York Republican who asserted he was Jewish despite being raised in Catholic home claims he was joking and meant ‘Jew-ish’

By Ron Kampeas

February 1, 2023, 10:56 am

Santos bows out of House panels amid fury over lies about his past

Temporary resignation comes as Republican lawmaker is probed for embellishing on finances, family, resume; meanwhile, Republicans move to oust Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel

By KEVIN FREKING

US House Representative George Santos leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

January 28, 2023, 6:15 am

George Santos, US congressman who lied about Jewish heritage, once praised Hitler

House representative who fabricated most of life story before election said ‘hight hitler,’ joked about killing Jews, in 2011 Facebook post

By Andrew Lapin

Mazi Melesa Pilip appears at a press conference in Mineola, New York on January 29, 2023. (Office of Mazi Melesa Pilip via JTA)

January 21, 2023, 5:21 am

As Santos pressed to resign, Black Jewish GOP lawmaker in NY emerges as contender

Mazi Melesa Pilip, who was airlifted to Israel in Operation Solomon before later moving to Long Island, says she’s focused on current post in Nassau County and not US House seat

By Ron Kampeas

Rep. George Santos, R-New York, departs Capitol Hill in Washington, an. 11, 2023. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

January 15, 2023, 3:22 pm

Some influential Republicans were aware of Santos’s lies in the past – reports

NY lawmaker’s own campaign team commissioned report in 2021 with conclusions that prompted many to resign; questions and doubts circulated, but no action was taken, NYT reports

By ToI Staff

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., departs after attending a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

January 11, 2023, 9:55 pm

NY GOP says Santos ‘disgraced’ House by lying about being Jewish, should resign

Freshman Republican lawmaker who lied about personal and campaign finances, as well as his work history and family heritage, flatly rejects growing calls to step down

By Michelle L. Price