In a recent CNN interview, Representative George Santos (R-NY) found himself at odds with anchor Erin Burnett, who pressed him on his extensive history of falsehoods. The interview took an abrupt turn as Santos dodged questions about his past, instead emphasizing the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, prompting Burnett to label his diversion as “irrelevant to the conversation.”
The interview commenced with Burnett discussing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to initiate an impeachment inquiry concerning the Biden family’s business dealings. Santos, despite previously stating that he hadn’t seen enough evidence for impeachment, suddenly expressed support for the inquiry, advocating for a broader scope of investigation.
Drawing a comparison to former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry into former President Donald Trump, Santos called it an “eye-for-an-eye” situation and urged CNN to grill President Biden, all while making unsubstantiated claims about the President.
As the conversation shifted to Santos’s own legal predicaments, including potential expulsion from Congress, Burnett highlighted the gravity of his situation. Santos has admitted to fabricating numerous aspects of his background, from educational achievements to work experience and personal history. Moreover, he faces federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, further complicating his political career.
When Burnett played clips illustrating Santos’s false claims, she pressed him for an explanation. However, the Congressman reverted to discussing Joe Biden and the impeachment inquiry, deeming it the interview’s central theme. Burnett firmly asserted the irrelevance of this diversion, reminding Santos that they had previously agreed to discuss impeachment and other topics concerning him.
In response, Santos opted to refrain from answering further questions, leading to the interview’s abrupt conclusion. His reluctance to address his past and penchant for steering the conversation toward other topics have raised significant questions about his political future.