George Santos Gets More DEVASTATING News as GOP Sinks to New Low

Aug 17, 2023

George Santos is in hot water as his top aide gets indicted for impersonating a key official to rake in donations. The discussion delves into Santos's troubling failure to disclose his finances and the GOP's troubling silence amidst the scandals. There’s also a poignant look at Santos’s struggle with public disdain following Trump’s legal troubles. The podcast highlights a fraudulent fundraising scheme tied to him, showcasing the alarming level of deceit in political campaigns and the need for accountability.

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Santos Aide Indicted

George Santos's top campaign aide, Samuel Mealy, was indicted for impersonating Kevin McCarthy's chief of staff.
Mealy aimed to solicit donations for Santos's campaign through this scheme.

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McCarthy's Grin

Ben Meiselas recalls Kevin McCarthy grinning when asked who had more power, Joe Biden or George Santos.
McCarthy responded that it was unfortunately Joe Biden.

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McCarthy's Claimed Ignorance

McCarthy claimed ignorance when questioned about Mealy impersonating his chief of staff.
He stated he wasn't notified until later.

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