Trump Commutes Sentence of Disgraced Ex-congressman George Santos | AI News Digest
In a significant political development, former Republican Congressman George Santos has had his prison sentence commuted by President Donald Trump, resulting in his immediate release. Santos, who held a seat in the House for less than a year before being expelled in December 2023 amid multiple controversies, was serving an 87-month sentence in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Trump's decision came in response to appeals from Santos' supporters and a personal clemency request from Santos himself. In a social media statement, Trump drew a parallel between Santos and Senator Richard Blumenthal, arguing that Santos faced a more severe response despite the comparatively lesser nature of his offenses. Santos has previously acknowledged that he misrepresented aspects of his personal history during his congressional campaign.
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