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In an interview with local GV Wire, newly elected John Duarte (CA-13) defended fraudster George Santos and downplayed the significance of his lies.
Duarte:
“I like George. I’ve met George. (It) sounds like some of these things are pretty unfortunate and avoidable. Oddly enough, I don’t think anybody voted for George because of his life story of, you know, riches and educational experiences. I think people like George and liked his energy and probably would have voted for him anyways, but that’s just my supposition. At the end of the day, it’s between George and his voters.”
DCCC spokesperson Tommy Garcia:
“John Duarte needs to acknowledge and condemn George Santos for being a serial fraud under federal investigation, who lied to the voters – not defend him and suggest the lies and deceit are unimportant. If John Duarte is willing to so easily downplay a candidate lying to voters, one has to wonder what he is hiding himself.” |
