More Republicans call for George Santos to resign over fictional résumé

Newly elected New York congressman insists he will not step down despite lies about background and education being exposed

Republican members of Congress have joined state party officials in calling for the New York representative George Santos to resign, heaping more pressure on the disgraced politician who won election in November with a largely fictional biography.

Anthony D'Esposito, who represents New York's fourth congressional district, neighbouring Santos in the third, said on Wednesday Santos had lost the faith of voters and did not have the ability" to represent them, the New York Times reported.