George Santos.
American politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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George Santos's status in the House before expulsion, Donald Trump's sentence commutation, and his appearance on reality TV.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Politician George Santos participated in a televised reality show on September 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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George Santos underwent a selection course after his conviction, while Donald Trump signed a commutation to facilitate his release.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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George Santos bet on attending Donald Trump's State of the Union while Buckhout sought to win North Carolina's 1st District.Some support13 reports3 developments inside
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George Santos was fined for betting on a political event on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ben Midgley was permanently banned after speculation linked his betting on his own campaign to insider trading.Some support1 report
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George Santos placed a bet against his own attendance at an event hosted by Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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Allegations of insider trading have surfaced regarding a prediction market, leading to reports of an ongoing investigation.Well supported9 reports
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George Santos was accused of insider trading related to market attendance at an address.Well supported8 reports
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George Santos, a former U.S. Representative, is identified as having served in New York.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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George Santos criticized Kim Kardashian regarding North West's image and upbringing, as North West appeared on a Dazed magazine cover and mentioned wanting a job at Starbucks.Some support1 report
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Gabriel Perez and George Santos are both currently under investigation regarding market misconduct.Well supported36 reports
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Investigators are examining wagers linked to the SOTU address involving George Santos and Donald Trump.Well supported5 reports
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Schweikert referenced Santos' expulsion over fraud and corruption. Biggs is running for governor in the Arizona gubernatorial race, and allegations are impacting the viability of the Arizona congressional race.Some support7 reports3 developments inside
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The CFTC found that George Santos traded on event contracts.Well supported52 reports
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Political developments on June 25, 2026, include George Santos expressing sadness over Andy Ogles' comments, while Lambda Legal fights the Obergefell ruling.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bill Cassidy cites George Santos's case as an example while investigating unemployment fraud in New York.Some support2 reports
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A new allegation links Drew Johnson and George Santos regarding the use of similar fraudulent operations.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around George Santos this week
News at the entities that move George Santos most-
Donald Trump TransactionalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves George Santos
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house of representatives StructuralDonald Trump appoints Bill Pulte as DNI; Pulte splits time between DC and Florida, while Kash Patel faces criticism for jet misuse.Moves George Santos
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Nevada StructuralWhile in office, Donald Trump granted a pardon, with the legal and political context tied to Nevada.Moves George Santos
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department StructuralThe DOJ is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against XAI over pollution related to its data center in Memphis.Moves George Santos
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Congress StructuralMandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Moves George Santos
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House TransactionalPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves George Santos
Connections
The 37 strongest of 51, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Transactional
Santos engaged in market betting tied to Trump's persona, while Trump simultaneously influenced Santos's legal status through clemency.
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Joseph Murray Structural
Joseph Murray serves as George Santos' legal counsel in ongoing professional matters.
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house of representatives Structural
George Santos served as a representative member of the House of Representatives, a role which was terminated by expulsion.
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Congress Structural
George Santos' membership in Congress was terminated via expulsion in 2026.
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House Transactional
George Santos served in the House of Representatives before his tenure was terminated and he faced legal action for insider trading.
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Nevada Structural
Nevada's regulatory bodies have initiated formal regulatory action against George Santos.
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Santos Transactional
George Santos utilized the Santos platform to place high-risk and illicit bets, culminating in his platform ban.
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Polymarket Transactional
George Santos served as an influencer promoting the prediction market platform Polymarket and utilized it for insider trading.
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Fox News Operational
George Santos utilizes Fox News' platform for televised performances related to his political campaign and financial obligations.
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department Structural
A federal department is investigating George Santos for financial fraud and insider trading.
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Candace Cameron Bure Operational
The two entities are currently competing against each other within the context of a reality television show.
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NBC News Mentioned together
NBC News reported on George Santos regarding market manipulation and his expulsion from Congress.
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Gabriel Perez Operational
Both individuals were investigated for market misconduct related to insider information on the platform Kalshi.
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Drew Johnson Operational
They are alleged to have engaged in competitive political strategies involving similar fraudulent operations.
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special forces Transactional
George Santos entered the special forces program after successfully completing a selection course following a conviction.
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Diamond Resorts Operational
The entities are observed to be active competitors in the market, with interactions noted regarding market integrity issues.
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Kim Transactional
Kim referenced George Santos' expulsion as an example in their work/statements.
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Kim Kardashian Mentioned together
A publicly criticized B regarding the image and upbringing of B's partner, North West.
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New York Shared context
George Santos's political identity and career were situated within the state of New York.
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North Carolina Mentioned together
George Santos' actions are thematically compared to the actions and betting of political candidates from North Carolina.
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Andy Ogles Mentioned together
Santos reacted to a comment made by Ogles, expressing sadness regarding its content.
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Fox Transactional
George Santos appeared on a reality TV show broadcast by Fox.
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Associated Press Mentioned together
Associated Press has reported on George Santos's trading ban and insider trading activities.
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Anna Sorokin Mentioned together
The two individuals maintain a public friendship and collaborate in their respective spheres.
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New York City Shared context
A is observed to be in the context of B, a major metropolitan area.
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NPR Mentioned together
NPR has consistently reported and tracked George Santos' activities, including social media posts, betting patterns, and alleged insider trading.
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Bill Cassidy Mentioned together
Bill Cassidy cited George Santos as an example of fraud.
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Murray Structural
Murray serves as George Santos's legal counsel.
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters is tracking and reporting on George Santos regarding an investigation into insider trading.
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David Schweikert Shared context
same place or sector
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Graham Platner Mentioned together
The relationship is based on shared co-mention as targets of late-night comedy jokes.
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Republican Party Transactional
George Santos secured financial support from the Republican Party.
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Republicans Shared context
George Santos was a member of the Republican party while serving as a congressman.
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editor Mentioned together
A and B are co-mentioned in the context of insider trading and regulatory bans from financial platforms.
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Long Island Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not contain any information linking George Santos to Long Island.
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Don Davis Mentioned together
No direct relationship between George Santos and Don Davis was observed in the provided evidence.
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ABC Audio Mentioned together
The available evidence focuses solely on George Santos's regulatory history and does not establish any connection or interaction with ABC Audio.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Politician George Santos participated in a televised reality show on September 24, 2026.
- George Santos underwent a selection course after his conviction, while Donald Trump signed a commutation to facilitate his release.
- George Santos was fined for betting on a political event on September 1, 2026.
- Ben Midgley was permanently banned after speculation linked his betting on his own campaign to insider trading.
- George Santos placed a bet against his own attendance at an event hosted by Donald Trump.
August 2026
6 events- George Santos bet on attending Donald Trump's State of the Union while Buckhout sought to win North Carolina's 1st District.
- George Santos was accused of insider trading related to market attendance at an address.
- George Santos, a former U.S. Representative, is identified as having served in New York.
- George Santos criticized Kim Kardashian regarding North West's image and upbringing, as North West appeared on a Dazed magazine cover and mentioned wanting a job at Starbucks.
- Gabriel Perez and George Santos are both currently under investigation regarding market misconduct.
- The CFTC found that George Santos traded on event contracts.
July 2026
3 events- George Santos's status in the House before expulsion, Donald Trump's sentence commutation, and his appearance on reality TV.
- Investigators are examining wagers linked to the SOTU address involving George Santos and Donald Trump.
- A new allegation links Drew Johnson and George Santos regarding the use of similar fraudulent operations.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Allegations of insider trading have surfaced regarding a prediction market, leading to reports of an ongoing investigation.
- Schweikert referenced Santos' expulsion over fraud and corruption. Biggs is running for governor in the Arizona gubernatorial race, and allegations are impacting the viability of the Arizona congressional race.
- Political developments on June 25, 2026, include George Santos expressing sadness over Andy Ogles' comments, while Lambda Legal fights the Obergefell ruling.
- Bill Cassidy cites George Santos's case as an example while investigating unemployment fraud in New York.
- George Santos and Graham Platner were targets of late-night comedy jokes on May 27, 2026.
- George Santos was expelled from Congress while DHS operated in New York City regarding Anna Sorokin's immigration challenges.