All former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) wants for Christmas is… $500 in exchange for a personalized video message on the Cameo platform, which he’ll deliver while dressed as Santa Santos Claus.
The expelled congressman unveiled his latest money-making venture in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. “Hey y’all, it’s Santos Claus,” he said, decked out in a Father Christmas hat and beard.
Santos, who is no stranger to an embellished résumé, boasted about being “the OG, original sassiest person in the world.”
“Actually, the OG Claus,” he continued. “I don’t care what you say, I don’t know about no Santa.”
“This is all about Santos Claus,” Santos added. “So if you’re looking for a sassy, awesome Christmas message from yours truly, make sure you don’t miss out. Limited time only. Bye.”
Santos was removed from Congress earlier this month after an ethics investigation found he’d used campaign funds on Botox, content on the OnlyFans platform and more. He also faces 23 criminal charges.
After Santos was elected to Congress last year, it emerged that he’d fabricated multiple parts of his life story — including one about being a star volleyball player.
Since leaving his lawmaker role, Santos claims to have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars by hawking videos on Cameo.
Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and former New York Assistant Attorney General Tristan Snell have all paid Santos for clips that they’ve then used to troll others, or Santos himself.
Critics on X had some holiday jeer for the ex-congressman:
Oh, pretending to be someone else, how unusual for you.
— John Burger (@johndburger) December 16, 2023
You’re an embarrassment. Pretending to be Santa is a step down for you after you pretended to be a US representative. Keep the game going, loser.
— Dori Whalen (@DoriWhalen10) December 16, 2023
Your desperation is getting a little sad tbh
— Monetize the Eschaton! (@FocusIsFragile) December 16, 2023
Support HuffPost
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on hard-hitting investigations and researched analyses, along with quick but robust daily takes. Our Life, Health and Shopping desks provide you with well-researched, expert-vetted information you need to live your best life, while HuffPost Personal, Voices and Opinion center real stories from real people.
Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Help keep news free for everyone by giving us as little as $1. Your contribution will go a long way.
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. A vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why HuffPost’s journalism is free for everyone, not just those who can afford expensive paywalls.
We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the very foundations of our democracy are at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a vibrant democracy is impossible without well-informed citizens. This is why we keep our journalism free for everyone, even as most other newsrooms have retreated behind expensive paywalls.
Our newsroom continues to bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes on one of the most consequential elections in recent history. Reporting on the current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly — and we need your help.
Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $1 a month.
