US EditionGreene urges Trump to commute George Santos’ sentence: ‘It’s time to correct this injustice’
NEW YORK, AUG 4 – Marjorie Taylor Greene called Santos' 87-month sentence excessive and urged President Trump to commute it, citing Santos' remorse and disproportionate punishment compared to other lawmakers.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene is urging the Trump administration to commute George Santos' seven-year prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft, claiming it is excessive for someone with no prior criminal record.
- Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, pleaded guilty to 23 felony counts and is currently serving time at a federal facility in New Jersey.
- Greene stated that many Congress members have committed worse offenses without facing charges and argued that Santos has expressed remorse and accepted responsibility.
- President Trump acknowledged he has the power to pardon Santos but noted that no one has requested it, leaving the possibility open for future considerations.
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The Daily SignalWill Trump Pardon George Santos?
By George Caldwell, The Daily Signal | August 05, 2025 As former New York Republican Rep. George Santos begins his more than seven-year sentence in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, it remains to be seen whether President Donald Trump will pardon him. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., penned a letter to Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Ed Martin Monday, requesting commutation for Santos’ “campaign-r…
Georgia Republican wants Trump to free disgraced politician weeks after he went to prison
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants President Donald Trump to commute the prison sentence of her disgraced former colleague George Santos, who’s been locked up less than two weeks.
Marjorie Taylor Greene urges Trump to commute George Santos' federal prison sentence: 'Far worse offenses'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-S.C., urges President Donald Trump to commute George Santos' seven-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft, calling it "excessive."
Georgia Rep. MTG Urges Trump To Commute George Santos’s Sentence: 'Abusive Overreach'
The Georgia congresswoman claims her former colleague’s seven-year prison term is excessive and that other members of Congress have committed “far worse offenses.” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), R-GA, has appealed to President Donald Trump to commute the sentence of her former colleague, ex-Rep. George Santos, who began serving a seven-year prison term last month […] Georgia Rep. MTG Urges Trump To Commute George Santos’s Sentence: ‘Abusive …
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