Trump reduces prison time for former congressman George Santos
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he reduced the prison sentence of George Santos, the former Republican congressman...
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George Santos was a Republican congressman from New York. He had to go to prison for 87 months because he stole money and used fake identities. Santos worked in Congress for less than one year.
Other politicians removed him in December 2023 because of many problems. He lied about his personal life during his election campaign. The government charged him with fraud, theft, and lying.
He started his prison sentence in July this year. Santos wrote a letter to Trump asking for help. Trump decided to let him leave prison early.
Trump said Santos was like a troublemaker but many similar people don't go to prison for so long.
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