The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) is denouncing Congressman-elect George Santos, after the New York Republican admitted that he faked his Jewish identity.
the Jewish News Syndicate: “Now I’m able to go advocate and fight for other Jewish people all across my district, but also all across this country and across the world.”
However, his story fell apart, causing embarrassment and frustration to the RJC, which responded Tuesday: We are very disappointed in Congressman-elect Santos. He deceived us and misrepresented his heritage. In public comments and to us personally he previously claimed to be Jewish. He has begun his tenure in Congress on a very wrong note. He will not be welcome at any future RJC event.
Many Democrats — and some Republicans — believe that Santos should resign after fabricating most of the details of his life, and after
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