Embattled Congressman Compares Himself to Rosa Parks, Sparking Outrage

Rep. George Santos likened his fight against critics to Rosa Parks' fight against racial segregation.
Santos faces 13 criminal charges and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
Santos criticized Sen. Mitt Romney for suggesting he should resign from Congress.
Santos' comparison of himself to the civil rights icon spurred harsh criticism and mockery.
Rosa Parks' defiance of segregation laws helped inspire the civil rights movement.