Greene Urges Trump, DOJ to Commute Santos Sentence

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has formally requested that President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice commute the seven-year prison sentence of former Congressman George Santos, arguing that his punishment for wire fraud and identity theft is excessive compared to similar political offenses. Greene claims Santos has accepted responsibility and shown remorse, while pointing out that some lawmakers have committed worse offenses without being charged. Santos, expelled from Congress after a damning ethics report, pleaded guilty, agreed to pay restitution, and is serving his sentence in a New Jersey federal prison. He has personally appealed for clemency, alleging politicization in his prosecution. President Trump has not ruled out a pardon or commutation, noting in a recent interview that while Santos 'lied like hell,' he was a loyal supporter. The case has ignited debate over fairness and proportionality in sentencing for political crimes.