UPDATE: President Donald Trump has just announced the commutation of former New York GOP Representative George Santos‘ prison sentence, effective immediately. Santos, who was sentenced to 87 months for multiple financial crimes, will no longer serve time behind bars following Trump’s intervention.
The announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social account on Friday, where he described Santos as a “rogue” figure but emphasized that “there are many rogues throughout our Country” who do not face such severe consequences. Trump’s statement highlighted his belief that Santos’ treatment was unjust, mentioning the former Congressman’s time spent in solitary confinement.
“I started to think about George when the subject of Democrat Senator Richard ‘Da Nang Dick’ Blumenthal came up again,” Trump wrote, asserting that Santos’ actions were less severe in comparison. He concluded by expressing support for Santos, wishing him “Good luck, George, have a great life!”
Santos, who reported to federal prison at the end of July 2023, previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in 2024. His theatrical farewell message on social media, where he quoted, “the curtain falls, the spotlight dims,” reflected the gravity of his situation.
This commutation has sparked immediate reactions across political spectrums, with supporters hailing it as a just decision while critics argue it undermines the rule of law.
As this story develops, all eyes will be on the political ramifications of Trump’s decision and how it might influence public perception of both Santos and the Republican Party moving forward. Stay tuned for further updates on this breaking news.
