President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is commuting the prison sentence of former Congressman George Santos.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained his decision, citing the case of Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, who falsely claimed to be a Vietnam veteran.
"This is far worse than what George Santos did, and at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!"
Trump also stated that Santos had been "horribly mistreated" while in solitary confinement for long stretches of time.
Author's summary: Trump commutes Santos' sentence due to mistreatment.