Another strikeout for Representative George Santos

In an attempt to build stronger relations with his constituents, U.S. Rep. George Santos released a video on March 30 in support of the Mets. In the 12-second video, Santos sports a Mets jersey and an energetic smile.

“As a good old Mets fan, I know you guys aren’t going to be playing until April 6 back home,” the embattled representative said. “But here’s a good old-fashioned ‘Let’s go, Mets.’”

In spite of Santos’ optimism, Twitter users had a field day reacting to the video. One of the many retweets that mocked it came from Alex Barrett, an Atlanta Braves fan who said he has never felt sorrier for Mets fans until the video was posted.

Another Twitter user, Chad Haines, speculated on Santos’ demeanor. “I have literally never seen someone so visibly uncomfortable to wear a jersey,” Haines wrote. “You know he squeezed into this, awkwardly filmed this video, then tore out of it so fast.”

Santos also recently rooted for H.R., a bill also known as the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed in the House of Representatives on March 30. Santos released a statement saying that he was proud to have voted in support of “sensible legislation” that aims to lower energy costs while increasing American energy production. He said he believed the bill sends a clear message that House Republicans are committed to putting America first while reversing the Biden Administration’s “radical” climate agenda.

“It was President Biden who killed the Keystone Pipeline, imposed a $62 billion tax on natural gas, promised $27 billion to special interest climate groups and as a result, our country went from being energy independent to an energy dependent country,” Santos’ Congressional statement read. “After two years of reckless spending, and record high inflation, H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, will strengthen our supply chains, lower prices, and provide real relief for hardworking Americans.”

Santos was far less pleased with the treatment of former President Donald Trump, saying he was deeply disturbed by the reports of Trump’s indictment in Manhattan, focusing on hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels and related efforts to falsify business records.

“Weaponizing the justice system to target a political rival is a clear danger to our country and democracy,” Santos tweeted. “DA Alvin Bragg should focus on prosecuting crime in NYC, not executing political witch hunts.”

Ironically, Trump apparently doesn’t think of Santos as a valuable team player for the Republicans. Trump addressed Santos’ falsehoods in January with contempt.

Other Santos naysayers, like Concerned Citizens of NY-03, a group of constituents in Santos’ 3rd Congressional District, wrote a letter to Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who represents the neighboring 4th District, on March 30 demanding that he co-sponsor a resolution calling for Santos’ resignation. D’Esposito was the first House Republican to call for Santos to resign earlier this year.

“You have spoken publicly about the need to expel Santos from Congress,” Jody Kass Finkel, the founder of the constituents’ group, wrote. “It’s time for you to take concrete action to support your stated position.”

To prepare for the next election cycle, House Democrats have compiled a list of 31 Republican lawmakers they will target in a bid to retake Congress, and they have their sights set on seven freshman members, including Santos, the Daily News reported.

“The vulnerable Republicans represented on this list have worked hand in hand with Speaker (Kevin) McCarthy to enable the most dangerous wings of their party to threaten our jobs, roll back women’s freedoms (and) endanger Americans’ economic security,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, of Washington, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.