Is George Santos Jewish?

Amidst a heated altercation with a self-proclaimed Jewish man, questions have arisen about the religious background of Rep. George Santos.

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) was involved in a heated argument with a self-identified Jewish man named Shabd Singh, which has raised questions about Santos’ own religious heritage. The incident took place in the Congress’s hallways, where tensions over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict were high.

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Santos initiated the confrontation by accusing Singh of earlier approaching him when he was holding a baby, claiming Singh had breached his personal space and yelled at him. The specifics of when this initial interaction occurred are unknown.

George Santos (x/joncoopertweets)

Singh, an outspoken critic of Israeli policy, challenged Santos about his opinion on Israel’s conduct, calling him a “coward” and a “joke” as Santos walked away. A woman chimed in, referring to criminal allegations filed by government prosecutors in New York against Santos and naming him a criminal.

As this passionate discussion echoed through the corridors of the Longworth House Office Building, Santos launched into a loud tirade against Hamas, condemning their attacks on Israel. Santos referred to Singh in his comments as a “terrorist sympathizer” and a “animal.”

Is Santos Jewish?

The discussion concerning Santos’ religious background arose during this episode, but the congressman has stated that he is a Catholic. In a statement to the New York Post, he mentioned his maternal family’s Jewish history, prompting him to joke that he is “Jew-ish.”

Santos is currently facing a slew of federal charges, including identity theft and wire fraud. Prosecutors claim he used campaign donors’ credit cards without authorization, routing payments to his campaign, other candidates’ campaigns, and his own bank account. He has also been accused of deceiving the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the public about his campaign’s financial situation.

This episode, as well as the doubts regarding Santos’ religious status, have occurred against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hamas war, which has received widespread attention and elicited heated reactions from U.S. lawmakers.

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Santos’ case is still being litigated, and the conclusion will determine how the charges against him are resolved.