Republican Rep. George Santos of New York on the floor of the House during the speaker votes on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Republican Rep. George Santos of New York on the floor of the House during the speaker votes on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
  • Freshman Rep. George Santos is still finding his way on Capitol Hill after a rough start.
  • The scandal-plagued Republican is relationship building by cosponsoring red meat bills. 
  • His legislative buddies range from MAGA diehards to colleagues who've demanded he resign.

Embattled Rep. George Santos is hustling to make friends in Washington.