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FEC asked to hold off on George Santos probe amid separate DOJ investigation: report

The Justice Department has reportedly asked the Federal Elections Commission to not take action against Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., amid a dual investigation by federal prosecutors into his campaign.  The Public Integrity Section also requested relevant documents from the FEC, suggesting the agency is investigating Santos’ campaign finances, the Washington Post reported, citing anonymous sources.  Santos has admitted to "embellishing" his resume during his congressional campaign after lying about where he went to school, his family’s Jewish ancestry and his employment history, and is also facing new scrutiny over his campaign finances.  GEORGE SANTOS DELIVERS SPEECH ON HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE AFTER LYING ABOUT JEWISH HERITAGE  This week, Thomas Datwyler, a campaign finance treasurer who was reportedly listed in new filings as Santos’ campaign’s new treasurer said he didn’t work for the congressman and had turned down the job offer.  EMBATTLED REP.

 

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