US EditionGeorge Santos expresses gratitude to Trump following commutation of his 7-year prison sentence
Trump commuted Santos' seven-year sentence after fewer than three months served, also cancelling $370,000 in restitution amid criticism from local politicians and constituents.
- On Friday, Former Rep. George Santos was released from federal prison after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence, with Trump writing, `I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!`
- Earlier this year, George Santos pleaded guilty to stealing donors' identities and funneling fraudulent contributions, then reported to prison in July and has been housed at FCI Fairton in New Jersey since July 25.
- Local politicians reacted on Saturday as Rep. Nick LaLota condemned the commutation, and Sliwa said, `I don't understand why we're saving people in the political process who have stolen from the people.`
- The commutation shortens Santos's sentence but leaves his conviction intact, and as a result, he will no longer be required to pay nearly $400,000 in restitution to his victims, U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin posted.
- The commutation joins a string of clemency moves by President Donald Trump, with George Santos writing, `Yesterday, I was given something I never thought I'd have again: a true second chance at life`, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., praising the decision.
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Rep. Malliotakis: Trump Made ‘Wrong Decision’ on Santos
President Donald Trump made "the wrong decision" by commuting the sentence of former GOP New York Rep. George Santos, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday. Malliotakis, who is also a New York Republican, said, "I do not agree with the commutation. I think it was a wrong decision, primarily because this is somebody who stole [hundreds of thousands] of dollars from his donors. He defrauded the public and his voters." S…
Santos says he’ll advocate for prison reform in 1st interview since commutation
In his first string of television appearances since having his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump, former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., said he’s focused on prison reform. The convicted former legislator also maintained that he didn’t commit fraud, despite pleading guilty to several charges, including wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, in August 2024. During a Sunday appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash, …
Santos 'grateful' for Trump commutation, pursues prison reform
Former New York Republican representative George Santos expressed gratitude for President Donald Trump‘s commutation, noting that he would like to engage in prison reform initiatives. Santos told CNN‘s Dana Bash on Sunday, “I’m very grateful to President Trump, Dana, and I sit here quite literally — I don’t know how much more humbled I can get before people believe I’m humble or remorseful, but I can just do the best in my actions moving forward…
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