So just how did he transform himself from an obscure resident of Brazil obsessed with luxury and status into a famous Republican politician elected to represent a Long Island district?
And he did all of this on a foundation of staggering lies.
"George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons," an ABC7 New York Eyewitness News investigation, reveals his unlikely origin story, talks to people who knew him when, charts his stunning rise to congressman, breaks down what might happen next to him, and asks, ominously, if his saga may just be the tip of the iceberg for our democracy.
Watch the full investigation "George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons" above or wherever you stream ABC7.
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CREDITS
Chanteé Lans | Reporter
Emily Hartmann | Executive Producer, Videographer, Editor
Stephen Cioffi | Videographer
Brett Cohen | Videographer
Michael Thorne | Videographer
Bryan White | Videographer
Brian Leary | Videographer
Peter Kunz | Assistant News Director
Rolando Pujol | EP Digital Content, Innovation, and Strategy
Robert Monek | EP Web, OTV Digital Project Manager
Frank Esposito | Data Journalist
Townsend Davis | Attorney
Cheryl Meany | Senior Planning Editor
Adam Stephen | Managing Editor
Yoomi Chong | Creative Director, Design
Joseph Kollar | Graphic Artist
Kim Dillon | Assistant News Director
Scott Matthews | News Director
Marilu Galvez | President, General Manager
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Josh Hartmann | Marketing Producer
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Matt Lamattina | Media Manager
Bryan Lenocker | Executive Producer
Daniela Royes | Investigative Producer
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