President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of George Santos, the former congressman from New York who was serving time for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos, who became infamous for fabricating much of his personal and professional history, was released immediately following Trump's announcement. The decision comes after Santos had spent months in solitary confinement and amid claims from supporters that his sentence was excessive compared to others in politics.

Santos was expelled from Congress after a damning ethics report and faced widespread criticism for deceiving donors, misusing campaign funds, and lying about his background. Despite admitting guilt and expressing remorse at his sentencing, Santos continued to assert that he was unfairly prosecuted. Trump's move to commute his sentence has reignited debate over accountability and justice in political circles.