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Trump Rewards Convicted GOP Lawmaker in Latest Pardon Controversy

Convicted congressional Republican Rep. George Santos has reached a plea deal with prosecutors as part of his ongoing sentencing for wire fraud charges, further entangling him in the controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump. The development adds to Trump's history of supporting disgraced Republicans, including ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz and other convicted officials.

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