Lying Rep. George Santos fields new primary challenger

Rep. George Santos is facing a new primary challenger as the field of aspirants looking to replace the scandal-scarred pol continues to grow.

Daniel Norber, a small business owner from Bayside, Queens, said he was driven to get into the race because his district deserved better than Santos — who is currently facing federal charges for fraud and money laundering and is a serial liar.

“I believe he should resign definitely, no doubt about it,” Norber, 43, told The Post. “I believe that we need better representation in the district. Somebody who brings a little bit more respect and dignity to the district.”

Norber — a former member of the Israel Defense Forces — also took particular umbrage by Santos’ disputed claim of being Jewish. (A promised genetic test from Team Santos has never materialized.)

“My 23 and me said I am Ashkenazi Jewish,” Norber said. “I am not Jew-ish.”

Norber, a two-time Trump voter, said his top issues were local quality of life, crime, securing the US border, and building up the economy.


Small business owner Daniel Norber promises he's actually Jewish.
Small business owner Daniel Norber promises he’s actually Jewish.
Helayne Seidman

Rep. George Santos' brief career in Congress has been marked by a cascade of scandals.
Rep. George Santos’ brief career in Congress has been marked by a cascade of scandals.
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Though Santos has vowed to run for re-election, he’s raised little for the effort and much of what he has cobbled together had been used to pay off debts to himself.

Norber is at least the third Republican to publicly announce a challenge.

Mike Sapraicone, a retired NYPD detective, and Kellen Curry, an Afghanistan war vet are also making bids for the seat.

They join an avalanche of Democrats who are also lining up for a chance to challenge whoever emerges as the GOP nominee in the blue-leaning district.