Former Republican congressman from New York, expelled from the House
George Santos
a.k.a. “Always Votes Republican”
He made up much of his life story, stole donors’ identities and ran up their credit cards. He was expelled from Congress and sentenced to 87 months. Less than three months in, the President commuted the sentence. He wiped out the restitution while he was at it, because Santos always voted Republican.
Rap sheet
The receipt
Gold is money that was reportedly spent near the President’s orbit. Red is what the grant wiped away. We list what was reported and when. We don’t claim one caused the other. How we count.
Timeline
“at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!”
Detective’s notes
CommentaryAmong the victims, according to prosecutors, were donors whose credit cards he charged without permission. They won’t see restitution now. They can take comfort in his voting record.