McCarthy will let embattled congressman on committees despite calls to resign
New York Republicans on Wednesday called on George Santos to resign following revelations that he fabricated or embellished much of his background New York Republicans on Wednesday called on newly sworn-in Rep. George Santos to resign following revelations that he fabricated or embellished much of his background while running for Congress last year. At a press conference, Nassau County GOP Chair Joseph Cairo said that Santos' campaign was filled with "deceit." "His lies were not mere fibs," Cairo said. "He disgraced the House of Representatives." Cairo was joined by local party leaders and freshman New York Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, who was remote. "I join with you and I join with my colleagues saying that George Santos does not have the ability to serve here in the House of Representatives and should resign," D'Esposito said. The New York State Republican Party on Wednesday subsequently joined the Nassau County GOP in call