A growing number of GOP lawmakers from New York are calling for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, the newly sworn-in member of Congress who confessed to having lied about key details of his background.
At least four House Republicans from New York said Santos should step down after Nassau County GOP officials on Wednesday first called for him to give up his congressional seat.
“George Santos’ campaign last year was a campaign of deceit, lies and fabrication,” county GOP Chairman Joe Cairo said at a news conference with other party officials.
Cairo took aim at Santos for having “disgraced” the House and made it clear that Santos is “not welcome here at Republican headquarters.”
“We do not consider him one of our congresspeople,” Cairo said.
Cairo pointed to various false claims by Santos, including his previous claims of having Jewish heritage. Cairo also told reporters that Santos gave the local GOP a fake résumé that included lies about having been a volleyball “star” at Baruch College who led his team to a “league championship.”
Santos, however, isn't backing down, saying in a tweet that he has no plans to resign.
I was elected to serve the people of #NY03 not the party & politicians, I remain committed to doing that and regret to hear that local officials refuse to work with my office to deliver results to keep our community safe and lower the cost of living.
— George Santos (@Santos4Congress) January 11, 2023
I will NOT resign!
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