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- In 2020, Santos ran his first campaign and lost — but still went to DC for new member orientation.
- Before he was caught in a web of lies two years later, he made a splash as an almost-member.
- Asked about the experience this week by Insider, he flatly declared: "I was invited."
It was November 26, 2020, and George Santos was apparently feeling nostalgic.
"I miss this crew!" wrote Santos in an Instagram post that showed him beside Republican Reps. Beth Van Duyne of Texas, Kat Cammack of Florida, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Pat Fallon of Texas, Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Byron Donalds of Florida. "Can't wait to get ready to join them again in 2022, and STAY with them!"