Opinion

My Local Newspaper Exposed George Santos While the National Media Napped

LESSON NOT LEARNED

The grifter politician’s scams were in plain sight, but the political press was focused on an irrelevant election “narrative.” Santos’ downfall should provide a useful lesson.

Grant Lally
Grant Lally
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A photo illustration showing George Santos on a newspaper halftone with edit marks.
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Grant Lally

Grant Lally

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