FACT CHECK: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Is Actually George Santos in Drag

America’s first drag-queen governor?

Claim: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D., Mich. is not a real person. She is in fact the drag queen alter-ego of Rep. George Santos, R., N.Y.

Who said it?: Various sources / internet sleuths

Why it is important: “Gretchen” This would make him the first drag-queen governor of America. Even if Santos is technically prohibited from holding two public offices in different states, a genuinely inclusive society would prioritize the need for diverse representation over any legal issues that may arise. The media might also investigate the administration of the governor in Michigan if he/she is revealed to have been a Republican.

Context: Santos is under fire for allegedly embellishing his/her résumé during the 2022 campaign, among other things. Mainstream journalists naturally become obsessed with Santos, a Long Island freshman congressman, and spend a lot of time and resources following every move. They are far less interested in the other issues. fact-checking The most powerful geezer on the planet, President Joe Biden.

Analysis:

We could not find one photo of George Santos. “Gretchen Whitmer” They were in the same space together. This is very suspicious but not conclusive. Although there were statistically insignificant similarities between them, our facial recognition software could not determine whether they are actually the same person.

Verdict: No rating/inconclusive