After the vote for speaker, the members of the House officially were sworn in. That includes New York Republican George Santos.
Santos has been in the spotlight recently, after he admitted to lying on his resume about much of his past.He will represent parts of Queens and Long Island.
Santos arrived in D.C. to be sworn in Tuesday, but his swearing-in was delayed after Republicans who control the HouseDuring the multiple days of voting for the House speaker, Santos dodged reporters in Washington, refusing to answer questions about numerous lies regarding his education, employment and family history.His statements have even called into question how his own mother died.
Federal and state investigators are looking into $700,000 Santos gave to his campaign, despite only claiming $55,000.Santos sat by himself on the Republican side of the House floor during Tuesday's votes, largely keeping to himself and looking at his phone. He joined most Republicans in backing Kevin McCarthy for speaker, even as McCarthy fell short of the majority for many days, as he tried to claim the gavel.
Eyewitness News reporter Chantee Lans spoke with Santos outside his office after the House adjourned.ALSO READ:
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