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Who is George Santos?

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George Santos is a former US Republican congressman who was expelled from the House after being exposed for fabricating his biography and pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft.

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Trump commutes sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos

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  • President Trump commuted George Santos's seven-year prison sentence after three months served. 7s
  • Santos was convicted of fraud and identity theft, including submitting false reports and misusing donor funds. 54s
  • He was expelled from the US House of Representatives with bipartisan support. 1m 13s
  • Santos's prison term, fines, and probation were cleared, but he must pay over $570,000 in restitution. 1m 47s
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Trump commutes sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos
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France 24
1 day ago
Trump commutes sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos

George Santos drew scorn from his own party after being exposed for fabricating his biography and pleaded guilty in 2023 to fraud and identity theft.

President Trump commutes George Santos' sentence
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CBS America
2 days ago
President Trump commutes George Santos' sentence

George Santos is a disgraced former Republican Congressman who was serving several years in prison on identity theft and wire fraud charges.

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