Gabrielle Lipsky is the 24-year-old press secretary for embattled Congressman George Santos. In a recent interview with Insider, she revealed what it’s like to represent one of the most scandal-ridden freshman congressmen in generations.
Lipsky’s job involves answering calls from members of the public who are furious about Santos’ lies, fielding requests for comment about the latest lie he’s been caught in, and generally calming angry constituents demanding his resignation.
Santos has been accused of lying about his Jewish heritage and claiming his grandparents were Holocaust survivors, a claim that was quickly dismissed as political theater. Lipsky claims she was moved to tears when Santos paid tribute to her grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, on the House floor.
Despite the controversy and public outrage surrounding Santos, Lipsky still thinks he’s a “borderline genius.” She goes on to explain that her experience working for Santos is an invaluable learning opportunity and that the entire staff is “battle-tested” by the end of it.
Lipsky’s age and inexperience have led to charges of nepotism, as her father and mother donated over $15,000 to Santos’ campaign before she joined his team. She insists that her parents are “freedom-loving Americans” who want to make a difference and that her parents are simply supporting her by helping the candidates she believes in.
Ultimately, Lipsky’s story serves as an example of the power of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity. While she is the first to admit that her job is challenging and requires her to defend the indefensible, she is also the first to acknowledge that she is learning valuable skills and gaining valuable experience that she can take with her wherever she goes.
