Embattled Rep. George Santos said on Friday that he was “innocent” of an allegation that he had orchestrated a credit card skimming operation in 2017 in Seattle that led to the guilty plea and deportation of a Brazilian man.
“Innocent,” the New York Republican told reporters on Capitol Hill. “Never did anything of criminal activity, and I have no mastermind event.”
His denials came a day after Politico published a sworn statement that the publication said Gustavo Ribeiro Trelha had submitted this week to the FBI and other federal law enforcement officials, alleging that Santos had overseen the skimming operation. CNN’s Randi Kaye reports. #RandiKaye #AC360 #CNN
George Santos reacts to accusation that he orchestrated credit card skimming scheme
George fits right in with the Repulicons party.
@Elmosweed yes I had to reread your comment, and took it down, before you got to me. A couple of minutes. Your quick or board. But Finally someone agrees with me ! Usually they don’t! Had to catch 1 of my guys though lol. SORRY Just trying to help RAISE the old HUE AND CRY! I think I’m a herold, well I am , but a f up one! Peace
@John Herold No problems- I have done the same thing..😊😊
I am sticking with calling that little creep Mini D
Of course, watching Trump for 4 years, emboldened Santos to believe in himself.
@Harry Farber and January 6 was just a tour through the capitol.
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George should have said he did do it. This way we wouldn’t believe him.
This makes no sense. He’s proven himself an habitual liar, so why should we believe anything he says?!
That’s some 4d chess, right there.
😅😅 true
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Every day he’s in congress is a stain on this country.
Republican Santos should where his drag outfit around congress.
@Thomas Holt sad
kuntry is gone my friend wake up
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If you fail at everything you try in life, at least you can always become a republican congressman, and if in doubt just ask George Santos ..🤣👍
@Kiss My Axe Santos is accomplishing a LOT for the Dems
If you fail at everything you try in life, then BASE jumping is not for you. Politics, on the other hand, is perfect, if you can convince your party’s _base_ that you are one of them.
(This is popular among Republicans right now, but over the years, both parties have had similar issues.)
@M Hall Is that an argument? Nope. Its called ad hom
If that’s his real name….
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He’s finally not lying when he says he’s “no mastermind” 😂
If you do not think Trump will be taking him behind the wood shed for a good whooping for that, you would be sadly mistaken.
He considers himself a mastermind. Interesting.
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Of course he thinks fighting it will be easy… he’s a narcissist and thinks he’s smarter than everyone 😖
@Clisedia Gonzalez:
Actually better.
Old #45 started out as a wealthy person!!!
Trump jr
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Wait…Did he commit perjury in front of a judge???? He did not work for Goldman Sachs but testified to a judge he did.
@Doug He was there as a character witness on behalf of his friend..So his lie would seem to be material to me because I’m sure the judge would base his decision on the people speaking up for him..At least that’s my take on character witnesses.
well if he sez he is “republican” it’s ok
Because, he thinks he’s smarter than everyone.
Why ISNT he in jail then..?? Isn’t perjury illegal???
The way things are going, it may soon be quicker to list all the crimes that Santos HASN’T committed.
Brilliant way of putting things into perspective
Hey – being a drag queen isn’t illegal. Yet.
🤣🤣🤣😆
I can’t think of any. Not that we _know_ he hasn’t committed.
(Ok, thinking about it further, they say that un-aliving yourself is a crime in some places. He hasn’t done that one. He still might, when he realizes that everything really is crashing down and he’s headed to prison.)
It just doesn’t stop with this guy.
No.
No, it doesn’t.
and it doesn’t just stop with this guy, either. Have you seen the video with the guy listing all the crimes and offenses of congressmen? A 5th of them have DUIs, half of them have been bankrupted at least once— and on and on
I feel certain it’s going to be a decade from now and Santos’ name will still pop up occasionally with something else they found that he’s accused of doing.
Please have some sympathy for George, he was under much stress after the death of his mother for the third time.
🤣😂🙂🙃 Your first six words had my bristles up, lol….then….Thanks for my morning laugh!
indeed, you need a lot of money to pay for recurrent burial ceremonies 😂
@philipem1000 😆
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Santos has broken so many laws it is just staggering. When he told the judge (under oath) that he worked for Goldman Sacks by responding “Yup.” He perjured himself without the blink of an eye. He could be jailed for that one offense, right there and then. His problem is that he doesn’t know the difference between the truth and lying anymore…maybe he never did.
Sounds very much like a certain ex-President…. 🤣
Yet the Republican party is quiet about him.
Even they must see the hypocrisy in that.
He knows the difference, that’s why all his lies are to his benefit.
Yes he has , but nothing will happen to him , he’s a republican, they need his votes 🗳️!!!! They have to make the other American party !!!!
Look bad
Sad frustrating part is that it takes forever to hold them accountable. If that ever happens. Very dysfunctional legal system for people in power.
– “Sad frustrating part is that it takes forever to hold them accountable. ”
To my knowing this is a pretty new case, so they are probably still collecting evidence. When it’s a high-profile case, and a large part of the population is waiting for a reason to accuse the legal system of political witch-hunt or bias, it’s better to show everybody that the investigation is thorough, and that everything is done by the book.
*Congressman George Hindenburg.*
😆
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The system is not dysfunctional. It’s designed by them for them.
This man has zero shame, it’s fascinating.
zero shame is a proud american tradition.
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Boggles my mind that someone can run for an election and not be background checked by any federal agency before they’re elected and put into office. If I were to apply for the FBI I’d have to provide names of friends back to elementary school. They’d interview them as well as my family and employers before I’d even be considered a potential candidate. Just bizarre
You would expect that his democratic opponents would have dug this up during the race. All it would have taken was a single call to the college he supposedly graduated from. Fast food shops do better background checks than the New York democratic party. Truly an unforgivable lapse in both parties.
Pfftt..you’re missing something obvious here. He was background checked and the Rs wanted him. His lies made for a very appealing candidate to beat out a mundane nice-guy Democrat.
@Randy Mi He was background checked. The Republican Party in his district joked about him as “Scamtos”.
“I only met him twice.” But testified in court he was a family friend. 🤦
As we see more and more, many reps + fox people tell things in public and very different stuff in court…
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It’s amazing how he is “accidentally” involved in an ATM scam.
you’re gayphobic !! or was it homophobic, maybe dragophobic
@Pepe Le Pew Your comment makes no sense.
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America is currently plagued by the hydra-headed evil duo of inflation and recession. The worst part about this recession is that consumers are racking up credit card debt. In April alone, credit card debt went up 20% while rates have doubled in a year. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..
I think you have gotten off topic here.
BETTER CALL GEORGE!!
@Jeanieologist I’m surprised you haven’t objected to use of the term “recession” here. That has a very specific definition, and it does not fit the current economic situation.
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George Santos never disappoints. I love this guy.
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How in the world did this man get a security clearance? Someone really dropped a really big ball!!!!
“I am no mastermind of anything” 😂 I believe you George.