Voters for Rep.-elect George Santos (RN.Y.) told CNN’s Eva McKend they felt “completely betrayed” by the Republican and took to heart his litany of lies last week. (You can watch voters weigh in on Santos in the clip below).
Santos, who faces at least two investigations, has been criticized for falsehoods and several inconsistencies about details he has shared about his background, such as his upbringing, connection to Holocaust survivors, the date of his mother’s death and his professional history. .
Teodora Choolfaian, a Santos voter, told McKend she felt “completely betrayed” and was no longer supporting the candidate because of the controversy.
“George Santos is a cheater,” said Choolfaian, who went to a rally Thursday with former Santos opponent Robert Zimmerman.
“The whole persona he’s created, the ability to deceive us, is so creepy. This man should not be allowed to be in charge. And we all know it. I want to assure you that the Republicans know that too.”
Jewish community leader Jack Mandel, who previously met with Santos and considered him a new face for the Republican Party, said he would “absolutely” not vote for Santos if the election were held tomorrow.
“The Holocaust is something that touches the heart of every Jew and someone who would use it as a talking point, a rallying point, I think. [it] It is wrong.”
Still, a Santos supporter told McKend the Republican did nothing wrong legally.
“He admitted he lied and most Christians believe in forgiveness. Maybe don’t forget, but move on. Let’s see what happens,” said Tom Zmich.
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