Campaign of Deceit: The Election of George Santos | CBS Reports
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- Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2023
- Since the day George Santos announced his bid for a seat in Congress, much of what he’s said about his life and career has proven to be false. So who is George Santos? CBS Reports follows his unlikely path from a basement in Queens to seaside Brazil to Long Island’s wealthiest suburbs. His campaign of deceit delivered him to the loftiest halls of power in Washington and then in December 2023, after a scathing Ethics Committee report, the GOP-led House of Representatives voted 311-114 to expel him from Congress - the sixth member ever to be ejected.
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I've never understood why GOP gets so upset when Santos lies, but loves it when Trump does.
he didn't just 'use campaign funds' for personal life
HE STOLE $$ DIRECTLY from donors accounts
not just one but MANY ACCOUNTS
@@DanielGarcia-mi5qq
@@DanielGarcia-mi5qq he’s the GOP front runner for the nomination and he’s facing 91 charges. We’re not supposed to talk about him?
Most of the elected officials do lie . A lot of them should have been expelled over the years. The ones who voted for him to get kicked out probably have done things too that would get them exposed if investigated for shady deals. I'm not supporting this guy but how can an elected official from so called humble beginnings become a millionaire many times over while serving in Congress?
Because Santos says he's gay, and if there is one thing Republicans hate..
"I said I was Jew- ISH." Lol... thats one of the best lines ever.
This this live in our minda for a long time.
It sounds like a punchline from Seinfeld
@@murderjunkiezandoesnt it though 😂
That line was WILD
🤣🤣🤣 yeah, that was funny.
The fact he made it all the way through the government is eye opening
Everyone should watch the second season of the tv show "the capture" if they're interested. This all started coming out right around the time this stuff came out and to me it was surreal, cause the plot of that show specifically that season had some interesting aspects related to this.
Unfortunately not, he just didn't lie well 😅 got caught. Went too big too fast
@@Urbnarthoe He had a botox dream and he grabbed it too quickly lol
@@user-jd9fl2zx2u wait until you find out about the rest of the government and the career politicians who take kickbacks over the well being of constituents. Or maybe the ways things don't get passed because of sleeping with lobbyists, befriending criminals like Epstein, or the number of tax write-offs they claim. And surprise surprise our Supreme Court is the worst of it all. Like actual SA-ers control what happens to us, and by us women, but it impacts men's health too
he didn't. he won 1 election. how is that "running through the government "???
Santos is not the worst liar in politics. He just got caught sooner than most.
Exactly he is the worst cus he got caught right away 😂😂😂
Can you imagine the other frauds in Congress are shaking like leaf realizing they to can be expelled if exposed.
Facts
Others have turned a blind eye to the obvious corruption of trump.
I had a friend who got denied an airport security job because of his credit score. Maybe he should be a state representative. 🤷🏾♂️
I worked in HR and this fraudster would not pass a background check , yet here we are , he was elected to Congress . America we need checks and balances for our elected officials.
🤣🤣🤣
I don’t know who should be more embarrassed, Santos or the NY Republican Party that failed to run a simple background check.
Through TWO election cycles? You really think they did not know?
They ran the same background check on Trump. And the same people voted for him! 😅
@@Monk-Amani. With Orangeman, they found what they want.
Please don't forget his opponent. Robert Zimmerman should have called the universities and conformed that his college degrees were legitimate.
They knew!
And to believe that over 100 congressmen voted not to expel Santos shows that they have no true care about right or wrong.
Maybe because it makes no sense in terms of precedent. People way worse stayed until they were convicted.
Duncan D. Hunter was indicted in campaign finance fraud and only stepped down after he plead guilty a year later. He also used said campaign money for affairs with lobbyist and staffers.
@@WhyDoThat I know, I’m from San Diego. He should have been voted out too
Yup - party before principles!
Yeah and one of them is Trump’s new pal the new House St . He is one of the 113 who voted to let Santoscstay in Congress . It speaks volumes about his value system between “Right” & “ wrong “ . 😑 🙄🙄 Pathetic!!
They need the votes
He should have to refund his salary as well as monies he stole.
Always remember Ruby! "George, you killed my dog!"
Humble of George Santos to allow this documentary of himself being released while being the CEO of CBS News. Bravo 👍
Wow, the CEO of CBS News? How does he find the time, while being a runway model in Paris and training for his third Olympics in Track & Field?
Y'all stop! 🤣
@ArtGirl82 that's in between managing 12 soup kitchens and faithfully attending his local church/synagogue/temple once a week.
I know eh? How humble of him!
@@ArtGirl82 and while superhuman King of the universe
Well, now George Santos is Finn-ish.
But he's still a principle dancer with the NY City Ballet, so at least he has that and his side hustle as an astrophysicist to fall back on.
🤣👍🏆
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯👌
😂
Wooowww. Brilliant 😂😂😂😂
Anything absurd is possible since 2016
George Santos just won the Nobel Prize.
@@user-tn8uu2cu8g Oooga Boooga.
George Santos just won ALL the Nobel Prizes. Though, to be fair, he has done more for world peace than Henry Kissinger.
So true!!
It’s a shame that it took this long to kick him out
We have a fundamental principle in the United States of innocent until proven guilty.
Democrats spit on that.
With this mentality Trump would have been removed from office for Russian Collusion while Hillary Clinton and the DNC were responsible for the manufactured dossier. The dossier that Adam Schiff lied about for 2 years on TV news.
You people believe because you bought into the constant propaganda.
I always thought there's people in the opposition's campaign to do research on their opponent, like the most basic level of research i.e. education, professional career, family etc. it's wild that no one rang the alarm bell during the entirety of the election campaign. This charade should have never gone this far in the first place.
@@rb385354this is what I keep thinking when ever I hear about this guy, it's ridiculous that people in his campaign and party were ok with supporting him (or at oeast not going against him) knowing his lies but it's also insane that the people you'd expect to have more of a reason to stop him (his opponents) somehow missed this golden goose handed over on a silver platter, the fact they didn't even pick up on his most basic lies like about his college education is crazy.
But come to think of it, had this scandal never happened, this problem would have probably be perpetuated for a few more decades
You're not supposed to oust a member of Congress just for lying. That isn't the bar to meet. Not even criminal charges are the appropriate bar, which is why this has only happened like 5 or 6 times before this.
If criminal allegations or charges were enough, we'd be seeing Bob Menendez (D) also being kicked out right now since he's facing bribery charges.
No, Santos was kicked out for a different reason.
Buh-bye, Georgie Porgie. You freakin' sociopath.
The craziest thing about this whole ordeal is how many republicans openly back this guy all the way to voting no on ousting him. He's the ultimate grifter hence their role model.
True. Sad but true. The party has gone to the dogs led by one of the biggest liars ever to lead the country.
They all lie but geez. Is this what has come too in America?
They’re Republicans, it makes complete sense
He is their inspiration. Kinda like Bernie Madoff.
I'm GOP and he needs to go. But even Fetterman said that Sen. Menendez is far worse by selling us all out with huge deals with Egypt to enrich himself. Oh and the 800 lb Gorilla in the room is Biden who started his career with false degrees, grades and standings. Never stopped lying about any subject or accomplishment in the 50 years since.
They should look into those that voted no to kicking him out. Overlooking his lies makes you think what else they are welling to over look
he didn't just 'use campaign funds' for personal life
HE STOLE $$ DIRECTLY from donors accounts
not just one but MANY ACCOUNTS
@@eh3477 they DONATED earlier and so he ALREADY had their bank actct number.
It's one thing to toot your own horn.
George Santos has his own orchestra.
it's just that nobody looks into these things till it's too late and he's in office
I heard George Santos was the first Astronaut to land on Mars, plus he fought at the frontlines in Ukraine and singlehandedly killed an entire battalion of Russians with his bare hands....
Nah, no current wingnut would claim to fight on behalf of Ukraine and against Russia.
... invented sliced bread, too! 💙🇺🇸🤠👍🏼
Now they can throw him in jail....
He is NOT George Santos...I am George Santos !!
What a big relief to see this serial fraudster kicked out of the People's House. He belongs to prison.
every taxpayer should sue Santos to pay back his government salary right before he goes to prison for 10 years for defrauding funds from the gvmt
This is mostly just depressing, but when the guy came on and said "He stole my scarf!" I started laughing so hard I had to pause and rewind a few seconds to catch what I missed.
For everyone who met George, it has been a very deriching experience.
Santos is just an example of what is wrong with government. Santos wasn't kicked out from the beginning because he fits in perfectly what the GOP believes in
And they needed his vote too..
just a normal right wing campaign. who is even surprised, nothing to see here.
@@skmc8064ehh seems like a very obvious football political play.
Use santos to take all the flak.
The problem is the only reason they booted him is he forced their hands.
It seems like if you are a coward and have a fear of minorities your best representation is in the GOP.
Sorry, it’s just really lame to support that.
@@simulationkoyoyour parties the same damn thing. You ever wonder why Trumpers ever voted for him? And still do?
Cuz were sick of career politicians! Were sick of rising taxes to fuel endless wars! Were sick of corruption and bureaucracy incrarnate!
To hell with the 2 party establishment! My question for leftists is why are they so hive mind based?.. unwilling to think outside the box. To question their own leaders. To lack in independent thinking.
Menendez is way worse, has been in office for years. What’s the Democrats excuse?
They tried having "formal background" checks for congressmen and women. However, they had to scrap that requirement as they couldn't get any one of them to pass.
Great remark.
Could not have happened to a more deserving congressional district and political party.
When asked if one of the most corrupt representatives in recent memory was living up to Congressional ethical standards, only 73% of the House could bring themselves to say “No“: a weak “C” grade. Kudos to those Republicans who voted to expel Santos despite the demands of their leadership, but they only totaled 48% of the Republican caucus: a solid “F”.
311Y + 114N 425T 311/425 = 73%
Rep 105+112 217T 105/217 = 48%
Trump should be treated the same way. The GOP should be held responsible.
I’m glad he was a republican
After they defended him for a year. The fact it has to get to a degree of fraudulence is crazy. I peeped him along time ago. I hope GOP gets everything they deserve. That punk mf probably sold secrets
Every (R) in the House "leadership" voted NO. Yella belly cowards..
NENENDEZ!?! The senator of Egypt 🇪🇬
I'm glad I was alive for this saga. This was entertaining.
And now it's ending...
No it wasn't, but you live in Canada so you would think that.
@@musicisgood1606He's just getting started..
@@user-tn8uu2cu8gNope. Santos is Ju ish.
It’s a little late to be looking into who this guy is.
Now it’s time to oust Senator Bob Menendez.
This is a reposting of the same video from nine months ago.
You mean Trump
Being bullied at school is no excuse for lying or reinventing the truth. I was bullied at school I have never lied, I am who I am, yes I have made my life better by hard work.
Even though i was incessantly bullied whilst in high school well more than three decades ago due to my lifelong struggle with autism, i never sought to 'take the easier way out' by egregiously deceiving others. Unlike the disgraced now-former (U. S.) Rep. George Santos, i could never bring myself to resort to a pattern of extraordinarily dishonest behavior.
You have 100% lied. Everyone that has ever lived has lied at some point so long as they've been old enough to be fully conscience of their actions. Lying is not taught, it's a basic part of humanity. If you've ever been around kids, you'd see they aren't actually taught to lie, they instinctively do it when faced with bad repercussions.
Ask not who George Santos is, ask who he is not.
Electing Trump enabled Santos.
He has set the bar low
@@eustacetuberson4375; Oh, they knew a lot and suspected more, but it got no traction in the press at the time. I do seriously doubt that if the nation had not been hoodwinked by Trump, nobody like Santos would have stood a chance. Evidently, some 40% of the electorate has certainly bought their B.S. And look where we are....
Allah is gay
And be honest NY GQP, his district was gerrymandered so that a GQP candidate would win, just like they did in the district next to mine in FL to favor GQP. Now that the NY map will be redrawn, let's hope that area will have no more Little tRump conmen.
Santos is the Anna Delvey of politics.
He’s a sad reflection of where we are in this time and place.
The orange Jesus and George Santos are the representation of Christian conservatism's God in heaven.
Very good that the North Shore Leader was mentioned. At least there was local reporting on Santos' crookery before he was elected.
Thank you SNL, and all the late night show, your skits were awesome.
I have laughed to the point of being sore
“This week we said goodbye to a former First Lady, a former Secretary of State, the Supreme Court’s 1st female justice…and a guy who claims to be all 3 of those things.”
-Colin Jost, SNL, 12/2/2023
He could write musicals. That Spider-Man musical on Broadway was his idea!
Santos: The Musical
A basic FBI background check would have been all that was needed to catch him out. When I think about all the judges have to go through before they are appointed...
And we still get weirdos who can't even tell you what a woman is...
As a Brazilian, I need to let the GOP know that returns aren't something we accommodate. It's explicitly outlined in our policy-just in case you missed that fine print! Lol.
😂😂😂
This man is what is commonly referred to as a “ Pathological liar” and narcissistic by nature. I truly hope he is incarcerated for his money laundering schemes and ripping off the voter and supporters he scammed on Long island .
He played all those in congress and the people that allowed him to win that seat.
He's just one of so many in office that was caught.
Alise Stefonic knew about him they’re not an ignorant people
His sister was crying in that one video. Was she his accomplice in his crimes?
Was she crying because she was happy the fake Santos got the votes or because of his fraud?
@nenaaa1444
It's all a game,
at the expense of the people i.e. taxper(s)
of this country.
0ne hand washes another with them all.
It's something they won't let go of.
It's up to the people to stop their criminal activities.
Wonder if he'll be invited back to Mar-A-Lardo.
Nobody talks about this but curious if he’s ever been treated for psychological problems. He needs help fast 😂
If anything Santos is downplaying his achievements. He is actually the owner of a 1.5 trillion dollar fund.
Santos' new job title is "Flight Risk".
Santos surrendered his passport at his arraignment.
@@user-tn8uu2cu8g I believe you've wandered off topic in to the land of gibberish.
Elise Stefanik still 100% supports Santos.
Only shows that republicans are corrupt.
yup on both knees
Please keep this excellent exposure online forever. How is fraud so overlooked in politics with all the vetting?
As my Grama always said : "the Devil has to build his team too. "
This is no way to speak of a man who helped draft the Declaration of Independence.
The lack of morality and quality of a person that the "Republican" party allows in their conference is quite disappointing and a bit depressing to me.
😂 This is gotta be an episode from the “ Twilight Zone”😂
Santos is a heaping mess!!😂
The same can be said with Donald Trump. How can GOP be so susceptible to dubious characters like these?
It is always bothersome to me when a character like Santos is referred to in any way as smart. Predators are not smart, they are instinctive and cunning, in the way they deceive and strike. Even when discovered and confronted they have a well rehearsed escape plan that is usually a bigger lie than the first. After all; the predator will rationalize, I had them before, now I'll just up the anti. Because the victims are honest people the thought that it could be a lie is only a remote consideration. It is what the deceitful count on. Like Trump has done to millions of good Americans.
Criminals all think they are smarter that is until they are caught, but anyone in their right mind would have noticed the signs, I did early on, but as an outsider no one would have taken notice of me. You can tell when someone is lying as after they have spoken they look around the room to see if there words hit the spot. If they don't he will try another tactic until it does.
He's smarter than the gullible people he duped.... with un-original, bad game!🤣🤣🤣🤣
He's the most honest member of congress.
It’s so bizarre, the district gerrymandering gave him the election - he didn’t HAVE to lie, he could’ve gotten in and stayed in with the truth.
No, the district was redrawn by an independent, 3rd party body because Democrats gerrymandered it so obviously even the courts couldn't abide by it. Also, he didn't win by some insane margin like Republicans used to get in that district since its inception in 1996.
And you're thinking he lied for the head-to-head. He lied to be the Republican candidate. Once you seal the (R) or (D) then it's mainly federal politics that wins you the seat.
Truly he is a sick puppy.
Let’s not forget the honorable George Santos, the 7th man to set foot on the moon co-founded Tesla with Elon Must and is also on the board of directors at both Twitter and Wells Fargo because he knows how to manage money well.
Now is BOB MENENDEZ moment!!!
The modern GOP role model. 😁
He must go to jail. Why did 114 people vote for him? They should be investigating, too. What is wrong with America? No principles anymore. What is wrong with our representatives? Are they working for us, Americans? Expulsion is not enough. Why is he free?
Santos was a student from Trump University. He learned from the best of this trade, Trump.
0:00: 🕵 The video is about uncovering the true identity of George Santos, an elected official, and exposing his alleged lies and deceit.
4:36: 💰 A successful individual shares his journey to wealth and political involvement.
8:46: 🗳 George Santos's unexpected election victory and personal background.
13:55: 🕵 Investigating George Santos' past reveals a trail of falsehoods and betrayals.
18:19: 📰 A scandal involving lies and deceit by a politician is uncovered, leading to public outrage and late-night mockery.
Recapped using Tammy AI
Pretty bad summary, takes what santos said about his wealth at face value 😂
what Santos did is he take on peoples stories that he come across as his own. he don't even make up his own stories.
He still had the support of Mike Johnson, Elise Stefanik and many other Republicans.
If he made all of this up and made it to the halls of Congress... what does that say about us as a nation?
Nice content. I've always felt compelled to pursue the greatest interests of mankind, to wit. A way to be influential, powerful and protected. always felt the need to be recognized wherever i go, not because i am proud or clamorous but because of who i am and what i represent. The inner me is gasping to find out more knowledge about the human race and about the things that not everyone is destined to know. I wish to blossom into the enlightenment that our forebears wanted so desperately for us to gain.
well i think your feeling is kinda understandable, it's really just you been human. If you really seek enlightenment you can achieve that and so much more by joining the Illuminatus. I know it sounds mythical, but there are ways you can actually get in
Oh yeah? is it even possible to join? i always thought it's meant for certain people in the upper class.
yeah that's intentional, i mean that's what they want you to think. if you need to get more enlightened on the subject, look up Anthony Roger Szymon. Will help you get more clarity and answers.
That's great. Thanks so much for the reference, I just looked him up and left him a message already.
@@tinomccormick21o Probably a scam.
Frank Abagnale Jr must have fathered George Santos.
con man finally expelled
Pity that Trump isn't being treated with the same degree of richly-deserved contempt and disdain that Santos has attracted for his innumerable lies and rampant criminality.
The “Bling Ring” crew had more ethics than George!
Good riddance to bad rubbish, now I hope the justice system tries Santos for all his criminal acts.
At least 105 House Republicans had a shred of conscience.......FYI that's less than half.
One day truth and honesty will rule the world again. We are in the right track.
Thank you for putting this together - I was too busy to keep up with his antics throughout the media these past years. This video is a great (unfortunate) piece of history (and mental health awareness). I hope this leans into educating our youth to be able to stand in their power and not run with what media expects/looks good. #PowerInYourTruth
Same.
It's funny that you said these past years, when he was only elected last year, lol. It's be a long 12 months.
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey goodbye.😂
I'd love to be able to say with a straight face:
"No way any electorate will bring a person like this to power"...
One word: trump 🤔 All bets are off!
I do not feel sorry for the District George Santos had represented. His Constituents should had initially do their due diligence to vetted him. I hope it is a Lesson learned.
He learned how fake Republicans are and almost succeeded
Republican values!
Compared to what? Democratic values? Biden values?
This is who you elect when party leaders, the media, and voters fail to research their candidates.
How is this only 23 minutes long?
I always had the feeling that he was actually trying to see how many lies he could get away with and how much fame and wealth he could accumulate before he got caught in order to go down in history as superior to Frank Abagnale, Jr of "Catch Me If You Can" fame. Or he has always just lived in his own fantasy world, created as a remedy to being rejected by his peers and living in a crap family. I'd say he did pretty well to get this far before having to experience consequences. It comes as no surprise that he had a run in the GQP...their stock in trade is bull$hit.
Or he just saw Obama and Biden getting away with it and said, "ah heck, thats easy!"
@@RokDocJekylIs the weather always nice in your fantasy world or do you have rainy days?
Conservatives have to lie - because they need to convince more than 50% of people to vote for them, even though they are only interested in helping the super-rich 1%.
I really does seem that way!!!!
Frank Abagnale was actually smart. Santos is just a liar. That being said, you cannot oust someone out of Congress just for lies. You technically shouldn't be ousting them either just for criminal charges. He's still innocent until proven guilty, just like Bob Menendez (D) who is facing bribery charges right now.
Why is there no formal background check?! That clearly has to change! There should be an extensive background for any job especially if it's a position in congress! Civil service workers have to sign an oath of office. If that oath is violated then there are consequences.
The electorate is supposed to be the background check.....😊
Lying is not a breach of the oath. Lying is not a breach that prevents someone from running in politics. Lying is not even a reason to oust someone from Congress.
Pending criminal charges aren't either, which is why Bob Menendez (D) has not been ousted yet.
"We want a gay republican, we've moved past the Bush years" 😂😂
why does stories like these only come out after the fact. SMH
In the Republican Party , not only can you be a huckster and make it to congress but even the presidency!
Joe Biden
@@edwardwritt3820, Biden ain’t Republican.
You know the current president lost 2 bids in Democrat primaries previously because he was caught as a habitual liar, correct?
Can you imagine the elation of working and succeeding to achieve the best con of your life? Thinking you had it made but you got caught being greedy and then everybody found out and exposed you. It is all downhill from here. You only have jail to look forward to but hey, at least you will have a roof over your head until you get out of prison. Then what? Homeless within two years of your release unless you can find a sugar daddy. No one will give you a job so you had better be thinking of your next con and maybe you can get fresh inspiration in prison. Until you get caught next time and the next time and so on for the rest of your life.
@@user-tn8uu2cu8g There is no such thing. I am not a servant of a human construct to try to explain what primitive people did not understand. It's a bunch of ooga booga at best. Try living with knowledge and not belief in a fantasy.
I have a few names/examples:
Lance Armstrong
Jack Abramoff
Ryan Zinke
.....and so on. All accomplished liars/ grifters, and still raking in $$$$. Santos' mistake is that he's never done ANYTHING legitimate or noteworthy. Except for being a moderately good con artist.
I love this guy! The only qualification you need to be a politician is to be a good liar and manipulator.
This makes him more qualified than anythone else in this country!!!!
Go Santos!!!!!
This guy is going to be documented in a docu-movie in a matter of months. I am willing to bet that he is already being researched by screenwriters, authors, and movie studios for this purpose. Let's see how long it takes for this to be a fact and not just an idea.
I was going to say the same by adding a book that can give him much more .
@@isabel8625 I just posted "Netflix!". Santos' scheme is much more interesting than "Catch Me If You Can"
Yes, there is actually a documentary coming out soon lol. He said that on Piers Morgan's show the other day
Santos love the spotlight well he is getting it now 😂
Excellent documentary !! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
i hope they do a movie about this, people will think its fiction
What’s pathetic is that there were so many in positions of power who knew of his grift and opted to do nothing about this dirtbag because they cared more about their party affiliation than plain old fashion ethics.
What's crazier is there are millions of people that voted for trump.... and they will do it AGAIN!😱
Santos is alleged to have done some foul things. But I draw the line at stealing a Burberry scarf and having the nerve to wear at at a rally on tv. I can’t 😂
I believe the worst thing Santos did was to steal the donations for the dog's surgery and consequently letting the veteran's pet die. That is just heartless and horrible.
This is hilarious, if you fell for it, it's your own fault.
You can fool some of the people ALL of the time! 😂😂😂😂😂
I feel for that woman who tried to interview him, lord knows being a reporter is extra tough these days
18:05 Don't call it brilliance because it's not. It's shamelessness, unscrupulousness, immoral, but not brilliance. Anyone with a half a brain can think up things to say to someone else to gain sympathy/influence if they tried. Most of us won't even try to think up such things because we have scruples.