Well about as far ahead as he can of what could possibly be pretty damning. Santos told Semafor on Thursday he expects a secret recording made of him speaking in his office by a prospective staffer during a job interview will be published by Talking Points Memo later on in the day. “He’s violated the trust that we had in him,” Santos said of the would-be staffer who didn’t end up getting hired so why the fuck would “trust” be any part of the equation. Santos and his staff declined to hire the guy, Derek Myers, after they found out he’s currently facing charges in Ohio for – get this – wiretapping.
Santos provided to Semafor part of a text exchange between his chief of staff and Myers following the non-hiring. “I was so loyal to George, I defended him everywhere I went and then he just throws me away like I’m replaceable because I am,” Myers wrote. “I want a second chance. This was never about the money. This was about purpose and serving the citizens. You gave George a second chance. Please let me at least have a FIRST chance.” Jesus Freaking Christ this is ridiculous.