Trump orders the release of George Santos from prison

“George has been in solitary confinement for a long time and has been terribly abused in every respect,” the 79-year-old wrote on the right-leaning platform. “That’s why I just signed a commutation agreement that will IMMEDIATELY release George Santos from prison. Good luck, George, have a great life!’

The 37-year-old pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft shortly after taking office. After his plea, Santos received the maximum sentence of 87 months, or seven years and three months, behind bars. His team had previously begged for a more lenient two-year sentence.

Before the verdict was handed down, an emotional Santos told the court he had been “humiliated” and “punished” and realized he had betrayed the trust of his voters.

“I offer my deepest apologies,” he said, adding: “I cannot rewrite the past, but I can set the path ahead.”