Disgraced former Republican congressman George Santos is a free man after President Donald Trump commuted his prison sentence.
In May 2023, Santos initially pleaded not guilty to charges he misled donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
Santos began serving his 87-month sentence in federal prison in July after pleading guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He was also ordered to pay at least $374,000 in restitution.
Yesterday, I was given something I never thought I’d have again: a true second chance at life. A chance to grow, to change, and to walk a better path.
— George Santos (@MrSantosNY) October 18, 2025
First and foremost, I want to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for never abandoning me. I’m far from perfect. I’ve made…
“George Santos was somewhat of a “rogue,” but there are many rogues throughout our Country that aren’t forced to serve seven years in prison. I started to think about George when the subject of Democrat Senator Richard “Da Nang Dick” Blumenthal came up again,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He continued, “As everyone remembers, “Da Nang” stated for almost twenty years that he was a proud Vietnam Veteran, having endured the worst of the War, watching the Wounded and Dead as he raced up the hills and down the valleys, blood streaming from his face. He was “a Great Hero,” he would leak to any and all who would listen — And then it happened! He was a COMPLETE AND TOTAL FRAUD.”
Trump has never served in the military after receiving five draft deferments during the Vietnam War.