George Santos’ Letter To Trump Revealed After Sentence Commutation. Here’s What It Said

Former Republican Congressman George Santos wrote a heartfelt letter to US President Donald Trump, two days before Trump commuted his sentence. In the letter, Santos described the harsh conditions of solitary confinement at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, where he had been held since August 28, 2025. He said life in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) was like being trapped in a “small steel cage twenty-four hours a day,” with minimal contact with the outside world. Santos admitted he had made mistakes but asked Trump for fairness and a chance to rebuild his life and return to his family and community.“I am not asking for sympathy,” Santos wrote. “I am asking for fairness, for the chance to rebuild. I want nothing more than to begin again, to contribute, to serve, and to rebuild my life from the ashes of my past.” Trump Commutes Santos’ SentenceTrump on Friday announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he had commuted Santos’ prison sentence. Calling Santos “somewhat of a rogue,” Trump argued that many people commit wrongdoing without facing such long prison terms. He added, “At least Santos had the courage, conviction, and intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!”Trump also compared Santos’ actions to those of Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, whom he accused of falsely claiming Vietnam War service. He said, “George Santos’ actions are far less serious than the complete fraud committed by Blumenthal, who never served in Vietnam despite claiming heroism for almost 20 years.” Related News | Why Was George Santos In Prison? A Look At Ex-Congressman’s Crimes As Trump Commutes Prison SentenceThe president highlighted what he described as the harsh treatment Santos faced in prison, including long periods in solitary confinement, and said the commutation was immediate, wishing Santos “a great life.”What George Santos DidSantos had been sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He had also been ordered to pay restitution to victims totaling $373,749.97, along with $205,002.97 in forfeiture. He had pled guilty to the charges in 2024.The crimes stemmed from Santos’ use of electronic communications and personal information to deceive individuals and commit financial fraud.