Rep. Invoice Foster (D-Sick.), a former physicist, is relieved that one other “scientific” thoughts — particularly, serial liar Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) — has joined the U.S. Home Committee on Science, House, and Know-how.
“As the one recipient of the Wilson Prize for Excessive-Power Particle Accelerator Physics serving in Congress, it may well get lonely. Not anymore!” Foster tweeted Thursday, earlier than roasting his new committee colleague.
“I’m thrilled to be joined on the Science Committee by my Republican colleague Dr. George Santos, winner of not solely the Nobel Prize, but in addition the Fields Medal ― the highest prize in Arithmetic ― for his groundbreaking work with imaginary numbers,” Foster wrote.
Since being elected to Congress earlier this yr, Santos has admitted to fabricating and misrepresenting many facets of his background, together with his work expertise and training historical past. Nonetheless, Home Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) gave him a seat on the science committee, regardless of Santos having no expertise — actual or imaginary — within the fields of science, area or know-how.
Scott Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, additionally mockingly congratulated Santos on his appointment.
“Superior to have former NASA astronaut and moon walker, Consultant George Santos @Santos4Congress on the Home Science House and Know-how Committee,” tweeted Kelly, whose brother Mark is a Democratic senator for Arizona. “To infinity and past!”
Quite a few members of Congress, together with a rising variety of Republicans, have referred to as on Santos to resign amid his mounting scandals. The embattled lawmaker has rejected these calls, saying he’ll step down provided that “142 folks” ask him to.
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