George Santos thanks President Trump for commuting his federal prison sentence

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-Y) thanked President Donald Trump on social media Saturday for commuting his prison sentence and said the commander in chief’s “kindness” and “generosity” touched him deeply.

Trump announced the sentence reduction late Friday and ordered Santos’ immediate release from federal prison in New Jersey, where he is serving a seven-year sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

In a lengthy post about X, Santos expressed gratitude for both her faith and the President.

“Yesterday I was given something I never thought I would have again: a true second chance at life,” Santos wrote to X on Saturday evening. “Above all, I want to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for never abandoning me. … I also want to express my deepest gratitude to President Donald J. Trump.”

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Santos said he spoke to Trump in person early Saturday and will “never forget” the conversation.

“President Trump reminded me that what we love so much in this country, no mistake, no hardship, no fall from grace can eliminate the possibility of renewal,” Santos said. “His belief in second chances reignited mine, and for that I will be forever grateful.”

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The former congressman also thanked the supporters who stood by him and said he plans to focus on prison reform going forward, inspired by the historic peace agreement Trump signed between Israel and Hamas earlier this month.

“Inspired by President Trump’s work towards peace in the Middle East, I dedicated myself to doing good and building bridges instead of walls,” Santos said. “My focus will be on prison reform and accountability, ensuring those in power protect the dignity and humanity of everyone in their care.”

Santos said he spoke to Trump in person early Saturday and will “never forget” the conversation. (Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

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Santos also accused Federal Correctional Institution officials in Fairton, New Jersey, of mistreatment.

“No one should be dehumanized or humiliated like I was by FCI Fariton Director Kelly and Deputy Director Nobile,” Santos said. “My goal now is to turn my past into something meaningful, to help create a justice system that truly believes in rehabilitation and second chances.”

Truth Announcing the commutation in his social post, Trump called Santos “kind of a thug” but argued that his sentence was excessive.

Former U.S. Representative George Santos appears in court on August 19, 2024, in Central Islip, New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

“At least Santos had the Courage, Faith and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!” Trump said. “George has been in solitary confinement for a long time and has reportedly been horribly mistreated. That’s why I signed a commutation releasing George Santos from prison IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, I wish you a wonderful life!”

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In April, Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people to make fraudulent contributions to his campaign. He reported to FCI Fairton in July.

The former representative, elected in 2022, served in Congress for nearly a year before being ousted by his colleagues in the House of Representatives in 2023.

FCI New Jersey did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.