Santos Shunned By Fellow Reps Amid House Chaos

The Daily Beast reports:

George Santos has already hit a dead end on his first day in Congress. While the admitted liar — who’s now under federal and local investigation — the Republican’s first day of work suggests the next two years might be an uphill battle for him.

Santos arrived at the U.S. Capitol without his husband—and his wedding band—despite many members bringing along their spouses as they’re sworn in for the 118th Congress.

As the House Republican circus runs wild with several GOP members refusing to back Kevin McCarthy for House speaker, Santos took a seat in the back of the chamber all by himself, looking grim-faced.

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From awkwardly dodging questions to sitting all by his lonesome—sans wedding band—it’s been a rocky first day in Congress for George Santos. https://t.co/buSVPlHzl3

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 3, 2023

Newly elected freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY), embroiled in a scandal over his resume and claims made on the campaign trail, sits alone in the House Chamber surrounded only by the children of other reps on the first day of the 118th Congress. Reuters Photo by Jonathan Ernst pic.twitter.com/yfmilljGuU

— Jim Bourg (@jimbourg) January 3, 2023

Newly elected freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY), embroiled in a scandal over his resume and claims made on the campaign trail, yawns as he sits alone on the first day of the 118th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington https://t.co/55PoO3m0jn ? Jonathan Ernst pic.twitter.com/O8DuxFFFad

— Reuters Pictures (@reuterspictures) January 3, 2023

George Santos sits alone on the House floor with no one talking to him. pic.twitter.com/RXCWflAIM9

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) January 3, 2023