This week, amid new allegations of financial misconduct, reports of a federal investigation, and widespread calls for his resignation, we asked readers their thoughts on newly sworn-in, Republican congressman, Rep. George Santos (NY-3), who represents parts of Long Island and who, according to media reports, has admitted to lying about his experience and education. As reported recently by Norwood News, local Norwood congressman, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) has also called for an investigation into Santos’ campaign finances.

“You shouldn’t be a politician if you can’t be as honest as you’re supposed to be. If he was my representative, I would be angry, yes,”

Alexander Mata,

Bedford Park

“I spend a good amount of time and energy trying to bring in balanced integrity into local politics, and it is frightening that someone could get all the way to becoming a congressman with false information. If this sort of thing is allowed to continue to perpetuate, that would be a very serious thing for our democracy, but we can’t have a boldfaced liar like that in office – period.”

Gary Axelbank,

Van Cortlandt Village

“It’s terrible; I think he should be out! I wouldn’t have voted for him. You know how it is in Congress; they’re going to let him slide. You know how it is, unless they get rid of him to make themselves look like they’re doing the right thing. They cover everything up… it’s terrible.”

Alex Cruz,

Morris Park

“I think Santos will serve his 2-year term as ‘a junior congressman with no power.’ They won’t let him do anything. His career is over; he’s done! No one will have anything to do with him! He doesn’t even warrant any of my time to discuss. It’s over, dead issue…. just like bye! Done!”

Sal Russo,

Pelham Gardens

“He was elected under fraudulent circumstances; he should be removed. He is a joke! I don’t know if they will remove him, but the idiot says he wants to ask the people who elected him. Okay, have another election – tomorrow.”

Walter Pofeldt,

Schuylerville

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