Former GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison in fraud case

Last summer, former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to two counts — wire fraud and aggravated identity theft — and agreed to pay restitution.

Friday, April 25, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Former GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison in fraud case Former GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison in fraud case Last summer, former congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to two counts — wire fraud and aggravated identity theft — and agreed to pay restitution. MORE Pete Hegseth faces overlapping new embarrassments amid Pentagon tumult Between the personnel crises and the security lapses, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure has gone from bad to worse to humiliating. MORE Pete Hegseth faces overlapping new embarrassments amid Pentagon tumult Between the personnel crises and the security lapses, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure has gone from bad to worse to humiliating. MORE Trump adds Nevada's Michele Fiore to his growing list of scandalous pardons In a normal political environment, Donald Trump's brazenly corrupt approach to pardons would be the defining scandal of his presidency. MORE Trump adds Nevada's Michele Fiore to his growing list of scandalous pardons In a normal political environment, Donald Trump's brazenly corrupt approach to pardons would be the defining scandal of his presidency. MORE Former Pentagon officials are exonerated despite Hegseth's 'leaker' allegations If Pete Hegseth wants to have a public debate about Pentagon leakers, the defense secretary might not like where this conversation ends up. MORE Former Pentagon officials are exonerated despite Hegseth's 'leaker' allegations If Pete Hegseth wants to have a public debate about Pentagon leakers, the defense secretary might not like where this conversation ends up. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump facing impotence as courts hand him loss after loss; court of public opinion no less harsh Trump's second term already falling apart less than 100 days in, polls show Trump signs order targeting Democrats' fundraising platform, sparking authoritarian fears Trump lets the press know exactly what kind of questions he considers 'good' Trump identifies Russia's 'concession' in a proposed White House peace deal   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER