Convicted con man George Santos targeted by another con artist in a $900,000 scheme
Convicted con man George Santos watched another con artist admit to trying to trick him out of $900,000 in a harebrained scheme. Santos is facing sentencing for a string of frauds, including misusing campaign donations. The con artist, Hector Medina, pleaded guilty and faces roughly three to four years in prison. Santos remains bullish on Trump in the upcoming presidential election.
Key Points
- Medina falsely portrayed himself as someone who could provide assistance to high-profile individuals facing criminal charges
- Santos remains bullish on Trump in the upcoming presidential election
- Santos wrongly suggested without evidence that Vice President Kamala Harris fabricated a story about her grandmother using a bullhorn in India
Pros
- Santos alerted federal authorities to the scheme
- The con artist, Hector Medina, pleaded guilty
Cons
- Santos is facing sentencing for a string of frauds
- Medina faces roughly three to four years in prison