Embattled U.S. Rep. Santos Was Drag Queen in Brazil Pageants, Say Associates
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on January 19, 2023
By Steven Grattan
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – U.S. Representative George Santos competed as a drag queen in Brazilian beauty pageants 15 years ago, two acquaintances told Reuters on Wednesday, adding to contrasts that have drawn criticism of the openly gay Republican congressman’s staunchly conservative views.
The embattled freshman congressman has also faced calls from fellow New York Republicans to step down over fabrications about his career and history.
A 58-year-old Brazilian performer, who uses the drag name Eula Rochard, said she befriended the now-congressman when . . .