January 1, Trump Frees George Santos Amid Prison Controversy

Wyatt’s Take

• Trump cuts Santos’ prison time, calls treatment unfair.
• Santos served less than a year in Congress before conviction.
• Case raises questions about justice and political double standards.

President Trump announced he is letting George Santos out of prison early. Santos had been serving an 87-month sentence after pleading guilty to 23 federal charges.

Trump criticized how some politicians face more or less punishment. He pointed to Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, who falsely claimed Vietnam war service, and said Santos did nothing as bad.

“I started to think about George when the subject of Democrat Senator Richard ‘Da Nang Dick’ Blumenthal came up again. 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 wrote.

“This is far worse than what George Santos did, and at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN! 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!” Trump added.

Santos was kicked out of the House in December 2021 after serving less than a year. Lawmakers accused him of more wrongdoing in a House Ethics Committee report.

Before going to prison, Santos said in an interview he feared for his life behind bars.

“I don’t know that I survive it. They’re putting me in a violent prison. It’s a medium facility. I’m not a streetwise guy. I don’t know how to fight,” Santos said. “I’m a gay man. Statistics tell you what happens to gay men in prison. I don’t know that I survive this. I’m being honest. I mean, I can’t change that. It’s sad. I have a family.”

On his last day before reporting to prison, he thanked supporters and said his time in Congress was wild and messy.

“The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed. From the halls of Congress to the chaos of cable news what a ride it’s been! Was it messy? Always. Glamorous? Occasionally. Honest? I tried… most days. To my supporters: You made this wild political cabaret worth it. To my critics: Thanks for the free press. I may be leaving the stage (for now), but trust me legends never truly exit,” Santos wrote.

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Wyatt Matters

This story shows how some politicians get different treatment while regular folks are held to a higher standard. Heartland families expect fairness no matter who you are or what party you belong to.