Summary
President Trump announced that he signed a commutation to release former Representative George Santos from prison. Santos was sentenced earlier this year to over seven years for wire fraud and identity theft. Trump released Santos by comparing his case to Senator Richard Blumenthal's claims about military service.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed a commutation to release George Santos from prison.
- Santos was serving a sentence of more than seven years for wire fraud and identity theft.
- Trump compared Santos's actions to those of Senator Richard Blumenthal, claiming Blumenthal lied about military service.
- Trump highlighted that Santos consistently voted Republican.
- A commutation reduces a prisoner's sentence, allowing them to be released.
- Trump has a history of pardons during his presidency, including pardoning 1,500 individuals related to January 6 events.
