Coverage dated February 7, 2023

George Santos and Mitt Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union

Headline from CBS News

Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.

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Reports & sources

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The Daily Caller
Romney Appears To Have Tense Exchange With George Santos (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 7, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Sen. Mitt Romney appeared to have a tense exchange with New York Rep. George Santos as he made his way into the chamber for the State of the Union Address
CBS News
George Santos and Mitt Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 7, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.
Portland Press Herald
– Romney goes after Santos in tense exchange at the State of the Union (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Feb 7, 2023
The Week
Mitt Romney and George Santos exchanged words before State of the Union (opens The Week)
Published Feb 7, 2023
Deseret News
What did Mitt Romney say to George Santos ahead of State of the Union speech? (opens Deseret News)
Published Feb 7, 2023
Deseret News's feed description
Mitt Romney and George Santos appeared to have a tense exchange on the House floor before President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech.
Fox News
George Santos, Mitt Romney share tense exchange ahead of President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 7, 2023
Fox News's feed description
A tense exchange took place between Rep. George Santos and Sen. Mitt Romney, both Republican lawmakers, ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.