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Navy Vet Slams Trump for Santos Commutation Decision
10/25/2025
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Story summary
- Navy veteran Richard Osthoff criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for commuting the sentence of former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
- Osthoff stated on MSNBC that Trump’s action shows disrespect for veterans.
- George Santos pleaded guilty to fraud charges in 2024.
- Santos is accused of closing a GoFundMe page that raised $3,000 for Osthoff's dog Sapphire.
- Osthoff believes Santos will not repay the restitution he owes.
