Congressman George Santos Praises Drag Queen Meatball's Parody Performance Amid Criticism for Anti-Drag Stance

Despite Santos' Anti-Drag Stance, Drag Queen Meatball Claims Performance Was a Critique of the Congressman's Hypocrisy and Scandals

Congressman George Santos, known for supporting anti-drag and LGBTQ+ legislation, expressed admiration for Dragula star Meatball's parody performance of him, despite his husband's dislike for the act, deeming it a mockery.
Santos, who himself has a history with drag culture being impersonated in Carnival as a character named Kitara Ravache at age 18, believes drag culture is fun, but not age-appropriate for children, reaffirming that it should be restricted to those 18 and above.
Meatball voiced that Santos and Meghan McCain, who praised her viral performance, missed its true intent and context, pointing out that it was meant to mock the congressman.
In her performance, Meatball impersonated Santos in a suit and glasses, shedding them to reveal Kitara drag, all while lip-syncing to Keala Settle's empowerment anthem 'This Is Me' from The Greatest Showman--a satirical commentary on Santos' past and his controversial views on drag and LGBTQ+, especially considering his own past as a drag queen.
Santos' act of endorsing his own parody performance, while still supporting anti-drag and LGBTQ+ legislation, continues to draw criticism from various performers for his contradictory stance.