George Santos faces growing condemnation as House GOP leadership remains silent

GOP Rep.-elect George Santos is facing growing condemnation from House Democrats,

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some of whom have called on him to step aside,

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and even from some corners of the GOP, with at least one of his fellow incoming Republicans

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calling for him to face an ethics investigation. House GOP leadership,

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however, remains silent over revelations that the New York Republican lied about parts of his biography.

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Santos has admitted to fabricating sections of his resume – including his past work experience

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and education – and has apologized but says he intends to serve in Congress.

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