Summary
President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of George Santos, a former New York representative, who faced federal charges. Santos, expelled from the House of Representatives, compared Trump's critics to those who would criticize a pardon for Jesus. Santos plans to focus on prison reform and expressed gratitude for Trump's intervention.
Key Facts
- President Trump commuted George Santos' sentence, leading to his release from prison.
- Santos faced 23 federal charges, including fraud and making false statements.
- He was expelled from the House of Representatives.
- Santos compared criticism of his commutation to a hypothetical pardon of Jesus by Trump.
- Former President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son was mentioned by Santos.
- Santos spent 41 days in isolation before learning of his release.
- Santos said he would focus on prison reform and accountability after his release.
- President Trump praised Santos for his loyalty to the Republican Party.
