‘Walking Middle Finger’: George Santos Victim Denounces Trump Over Fraudster’s Commutation

Sean James Oct 20th, 2025, 1:36 pm

A U.S. Navy veteran who accused former congressman George Santos (R-NY) of stealing thousands of dollars meant for his dying dog ripped President Donald Trump for letting Santos out of prison, saying the president was now a “walking middle finger” to veterans.

That was just one of several sharp comments an emotional Rich Osthoff made during an appearance on MSNBC’s on Monday. Osthoff told Chris Jansing he has not eaten since Trump freed Santos from his seven year prison sentence late last Friday — and that he was still livid about it three days later.

“I was really just sick to my stomach, for the president of the United States to stick me in the

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