The congressman has faced allegations of stealing from a disabled veteran, falsely claiming he was Jewish and lying about whether or not his mother died in 9/11. A political strategist tells Sky News why this is proof of the "Trump effect".
'George, can you physically not stop lying?'
That was Saturday Night Live's take on the latest in the scandal surrounding US congressman George Santos.
The US politician is at the centre of a web of extraordinary revelations and accusations covering everything from his heritage to jobs he simply never held.
Described by critics as a "total fraud", he is accused of fabricating parts of his resume while running for Congress. While he denies some of the allegations made against him, he has admitted that some of his claims were lies.
Despite the media furore, currently only a "handful" of his fellow Republicans are calling for him to go. Speaking to Sky News, a political strategist attributes his behaviour to the "Trump effect".
Here's a round-up of Mr Santos's claims, how we got here and what could happen next to the controversial congressman.
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