George Santos: An Accused Con Man Who Happened to Trade in Politics

Representative George Santos reaffirmed his intention to seek re-election after pleading not guilty to a 13-count indictment on Wednesday. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. In federal prosecutors’ eyes, Mr. Santos is a grifter with a taste for fame and designer goods, willing to lie and defraud donors to get ahead. By all appearances, the summer of 2020 was a very good time for George Santos. He was pulling in a six-figure salary from a Florida-based investment firm,...