memeorandum: Rep. George Santos returns to NY, faces questions from Eyewitness News (Chanteé Lans/abc7NY)

10:30 PM ET, January 21, 2023

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Chanteé Lans / abc7NY:

Rep. George Santos returns to NY, faces questions from Eyewitness News … He was pressed on several topics including his campaign finances, his mother and September 11 - as well as a picture showing him dressed in drag. Chantee Lans has more from LaGuard — NEW YORK (WABC) …

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