President Trump said Friday he signed a commutation to immediately release former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from prison.

Why it matters: Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison in April, after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

The latest: In a Truth Social post, Trump compared Santos to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) as being "rogue." • Trump claimed Blumenthal never served in the Vietnam War, saying his entire experience was "MADE UP." • "This is far worse than what George Santos did, and at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!" Trump said. • Trump said he signed a commutation, immediately releasing Santos from long periods of solitary confinement. "Good luck George,

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