Video captures the moment Rep.-elect George Santos appeared to not hear his name multiple times before he responded during McCarthy's 5th failed speaker vote

Jan 5 2023 by Business Insider

 
Incoming GOP Rep. George Santos of New York at the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 19, 2022.

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Rep.-elect George Santos momentarily held up the speaker vote by not responding to his name. Santos is under scrutiny for being dishonest to voters during his campaign. The video of him not responding prompted Twitter users to further question his identity.

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Continue Reading Video captures the moment Rep.-elect George Santos appeared to not hear his name multiple times before he responded during McCarthy's 5th failed speaker vote