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George Santos Chooses Prison Over Trump Pardon

5/27/2025

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Former congressman George Santos has relinquished his quest for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, opting instead to serve a seven-year prison sentence for campaign-related crimes. Despite expressing remorse for his actions, the judge questioned the authenticity of his regret. Santos was expelled from Congress in August 2023, marking a dramatic fall from grace.

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Former congressman George Santos has relinquished his quest for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, opting instead to serve a seven-year prison sentence for campaign-related crimes. Despite expressing remorse for his actions, the judge questioned the authenticity of his regret. Santos was expelled from Congress in August 2023, marking a dramatic fall from grace.