New York GOP Rep-Elect: Investigate George Santos

Newsday reports:

Two top Long Island Republicans called on the House Ethics Committee to investigate incoming Rep. George Santos a day after the embattled politician conceded in a series of interviews that he had lied about his background and work experience.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and incoming Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Bay Shore) each told Newsday that congressional investigators should look into Santos’ record.

“I think that he’s entitled to a hearing with the [House] Ethics Committee, and that they should do a thorough investigation to see if he violated any laws or any ethics rules,” Blakeman said in an interview.

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New Yorkers deserve the truth and House Republicans deserve an opportunity to govern.

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— Nick LaLota (@nicklalota) December 27, 2022