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Friday, October 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of George Santos, a former Republican congressman serving seven years in prison for fraud and identify theft, ordering his immediate release. In a post on social media, Trump said Santos "has been horribly mistreated", adding: "Therefore, I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!"

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---------- of a feather grift together.

#1 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-10-18 05:56 AM | Reply

Donald Trump really is the god of fools.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2025-10-18 08:54 AM | Reply

He only commuted the sentence. Kept the felonies on his record so he wouldn't be able to run for office anymore..

#3 | Posted by boaz at 2025-10-18 03:54 PM | Reply

"He only commuted the sentence. Kept the felonies on his record so he wouldn't be able to run for office anymore.."

Felonies don't preclude running for federal office.

Just ask the Melon Felon.

#4 | Posted by Danforth at 2025-10-18 04:07 PM | Reply

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