Scandal-hit George Santos released from prison following Trump’s intervention

Former congressman George Santos, notorious for fabricating his résumé and committing financial fraud, was released from a New Jersey federal prison after former President Donald Trump commuted his seven-year sentence. Santos served less than three months behind bars.

Source The New York Times

In a social media post, Mr. Trump called the case “a great injustice,” saying that politics played a role in Santos’s conviction. He added that reports of Santos being “mistreated” in solitary confinement influenced his decision to grant clemency.

The commutation sparked strong reactions across Washington. Some Republicans hailed Trump’s decision as “correction of judicial overreach,” while others warned it could damage the party’s credibility ahead of the 2026 elections. Democrats condemned the move as a blatant act of favoritism benefiting Trump’s political allies.