Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling on President Donald Trump to commute the prison sentence of ex-Congressman George Santos.
In a letter to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Greene expressed support for Santos and asked the office to urge Trump to intervene.
"I strongly believe in the accountability for one's actions, but I believe the sentencing of Mr. Santos is an abusive overreach by the judicial system," Greene's letter says.
Santos reported to prison last month to begin serving a seven-year sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
His brief time in Congress was marked by controversy. Shortly after his 2022 election, it was revealed that Santos had fabricated much of his background, including his education and work history.
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