Rep. George Santos, the Republican who concocted a series of elaborate lies on his way to electoral victory on Long Island last year, said Monday that he would run for reelection despite woeful poll numbers and a dizzying assortment of inquiries into his conduct.
Santos, whose falsehoods have led to investigations by multiple prosecutors’ offices and his own colleagues, said in a statement that he has made “significant efforts” to honor his campaign pledges on crime, taxes and the economy, and that his district needs a “fighter who can serve the people fearlessly.”
“Good isn’t good enough, and I’m not shy about doing what it takes to get the job done,” Santos, who filed paperwork a month ago declaring his candidacy, said in a statement. “I’m proud to announce my candidacy to run for reelection.”
