๐งโ๏ธ From Congress to Courtroom: Who is George Santos?
George Santos made history—just not the kind he probably wanted. Once a Republican congressman from New York ๐บ๐ธ, Santos quickly became infamous for lying about... almost everything. From fake degrees ๐ to phony job titles ๐ผ, the web of lies finally caught up with him.
Now, he’s been sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison. Here's how it all unfolded. ๐
๐ฅ What Crimes Did George Santos Commit?
Santos pleaded guilty in 2024 to a bunch of serious federal charges:
๐งพ Wire Fraud – He tricked donors and used campaign funds on luxury shopping sprees ๐, credit cards ๐ณ, and even personal rent.
๐ต๏ธโ๏ธ Identity Theft – Santos used real names of donors to open accounts and spend their money—without telling them!
๐ Unemployment Scam – While campaigning, he falsely claimed pandemic jobless benefits worth thousands ๐ณ.
๐งฎ Total Fraud? Over $370,000.
โฑ๏ธ What Happened in Court?
On April 25, 2025, in a New York courtroom, Judge Joanna Seybert laid down the sentence:
๐ 87 months in prison (that's 7 years + 3 months)
๐ฐ $373,749.97 restitution (repay stolen funds)
๐ซ $205,002.97 forfeited (confiscated from Santos)
He cried in court ๐ข, but the judge called him an “arrogant fraudster.” Prosecutors pointed to his social media activity and paid podcast appearances ๐ฑ๐๏ธ to show he wasn’t truly sorry.
๐ณ๏ธ George Santos & Politics
George Santos was a Republican ๐ representing New York’s 3rd District. He won in 2022, but was kicked out of Congress in 2023 after a damning ethics report.
He’s one of only six U.S. lawmakers ever expelled from the House. That’s rare. ๐งจ
๐ When Will He Go to Prison?
Santos must report to prison by July 25, 2025. Until then, he remains under watch.
๐ฌ Why It Matters
The Santos case isn’t just another scam—it’s a wake-up call about honesty in politics ๐. This wasn't just bending the truth; it was full-blown fraud. And he got caught.