Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) thanked President Donald Trump on Saturday for commuting his seven-year federal prison sentence.
Santos is calling the president’s “kindness” and “generosity” life-changing.
Trump announced the commutation late Friday night, ordering Santos’ immediate release from federal custody.
The former congressman had been serving a sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft at FCI Fairton in New Jersey.
“Yesterday, I was given something I never thought I’d have again: a true second chance at life,” Santos wrote on X.
“First and foremost, I want to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for never abandoning me. …
“I also want to express my deepest gratitude to President Donald J. Trump.”
Santos said he spoke directly with Trump earlier in the day.
He said it’s a conversation he said he “will never forget.”
“President Trump reminded me that in this country we love so much, no mistake, no hardship, and no fall from grace can take away the possibility of renewal,” Santos said.
“His faith in second chances reignited my own, and for that, I will be forever thankful.”
Santos Pledges to Focus on Reform
The former congressman said he intends to dedicate his life to “doing good,” focusing on prison reform and accountability efforts inspired by Trump’s recent Middle East peace deal.
“Inspired by President Trump’s work toward peace in the Middle East, I am dedicating myself to doing good, to building bridges instead of walls,” Santos said.
“My focus will be on prison reform and accountability, ensuring that those in power uphold the dignity and humanity of every person in their care.”
Santos also accused officials at FCI Fairton of mistreating inmates.
“No one should ever be dehumanized or degraded like I was by the FCI Fairton Warden Kelly and Assistant Warden Nobile,” he said.
“My goal now is to turn my past into something meaningful, to help create a justice system that truly believes in rehabilitation and second chances.”
Trump: Santos Was “Horribly Mistreated”
In a Truth Social post announcing the commutation, President Trump described Santos as “somewhat of a rogue.”
However, he argued that his punishment was excessive.
“At least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!” Trump said.
“George has been in solitary confinement for long stretches of time and, by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated.
“Therefore, I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY.
“Good luck George, have a great life!”
Santos was sentenced in April to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people to funnel fraudulent campaign contributions.
He reported to prison in July and had served just over three months before the commutation.
Elected in 2022, Santos served less than a year in Congress before being expelled by his House colleagues in 2023.
The Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton has not responded to Santos’s allegations.
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