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George Santos Freed: GOP Divided Over Trump's Commutation

10/21/2025

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George Santos, the New York Republican Representative, was released after serving 84 days in prison for fraud.
New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis calls Santos a 'convicted con artist' and opposes President Donald Trump's commutation.
Critics, including former rival Robert Zimmerman, say this reflects Trump's disregard for the law.
Local Democrats demand Republican opposition to Santos's release, while some Republicans condemn him but avoid criticizing Trump, citing Biden's pardons.

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George Santos, the New York Republican Representative, was released after serving 84 days in prison for fraud.
New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis calls Santos a 'convicted con artist' and opposes President Donald Trump's commutation.
Critics, including former rival Robert Zimmerman, say this reflects Trump's disregard for the law.
Local Democrats demand Republican opposition to Santos's release, while some Republicans condemn him but avoid criticizing Trump, citing Biden's pardons.