“He used political contributions to line his pockets, unlawfully applied for unemployment benefits that should have gone to New Yorkers who had lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and lied to the House of Representatives.”
—Breon Peace, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York
“As recently as four years ago, Santos was introducing himself publicly as ‘Anthony Devolder’ – a combination of his middle name and his mother’s maiden name.”
—David Smith, The Guardian
“Despite New York Rep. George Santos saying on numerous occasions that his mother was inside the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, documents obtained by a genealogical researcher appear to show that Fatima Caruso Devolder wasn’t even in the United States at the time.”
—Virginia Chamlee, People
Wouldn’t it be wild if we found out George Santos isn’t even his real name?
Pepe Silvia?
Carlos Mencia!
—emily duchaine
Flommist Emily Duchaine lives in the Pacific Northwest. She likes to drink mead, learn about sharks, and listen to the Talking Heads. She pretends to be a professional businesswoman most days. Copyright © 2023 Emily Duchaine. Additional materials by Brian, Del, Jim and Daniel.
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