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Trump Commutes Sentence for Disgraced Former NY GOP Rep. George Santos

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former New York GOP Rep. George Santos, who was convicted of multiple campaign finance violations, according to a statement released on Truth Social.

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has commuted the prison sentence of former New York GOP Rep. George Santos, who was convicted of several campaign finance violations. The move comes after Santos' sentencing in March, which had been expected to carry a 20-year prison term. Details of the commutation are not yet clear, but it is seen as a major development in Santos' ongoing controversy. Trump's decision allows Santos to avoid serving time for his crimes.

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