India, Oct. 19 -- Disgraced former lawmaker George Santos has broken his silence after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence. The former Republican congressman was serving seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft.

Trump said in a Truth Social post that Santos "has been horribly mistreated," and that he "signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!"

A shocking ethics report in 2023 led to Santos being expelled from Congress. He admitted to stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members. Santos was released on Friday night.

Santos has shared a statement on X, thanking Trump after his release. "Yesterday, I was given something I never ...