George Santos Called Himself Anthony Devolder

Washington Post: “Before George Santos made a name for himself in politics, he had insisted on being called Anthony — one of his middle names — and often used his mother’s maiden name, Devolder, eventually incorporating a company in Florida with that name.”

Said a former friend: “He hated that we called him George. His whole family called him Anthony. He wanted to be called Anthony. He would use the name Anthony Devolder.”

Meanwhile, Gothamist finds Santos’ claim to have been mugged on his way to pay $2,250 in back rent on his Queens apartment is likely not true either.