George Santos Released After Trump Commutation Plans Prison Reform

George Santos, the disgraced Republican Congressman from New York, was released from federal prison after President Donald Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos, who served 84 days, described the prison conditions as "dehumanising" and "broken," citing issues like mold, poor construction, and sweltering heat due to broken air conditioning. In interviews following his release, Santos expressed a desire to focus on prison reform, aiming to use his experience and newfound freedom to advocate for more humane conditions. Despite criticism from some former Republican colleagues who felt his sentence was too lenient, Santos emphasized humility and a forward-looking attitude. He also stated he has no plans to return to politics for at least a decade, saying he is "all politicked out." It remains unclear how Santos plans to engage in prison reform, though he has communicated his intentions to President Trump.