George Santos begs Trump for pardon or clemency

May 10, 2025

Former New York Republican lawmaker George Santos, who faces seven years in prison after he was sentenced recently in the wake of being hit with 24 charges of fraud and identity theft, wasn't shy about begging President Donald Trump for help.

According to the New York Post, the disgraced former lawmaker, who became the sixth-ever lawmaker to be kicked out of the House of Representatives by his colleagues, used his time during an interview with Piers Morgan to ask Trump for a pardon or clemency.

Santos even choked up during his request, which was presumably even more of a turn-off for Trump.

The disgraced lawmaker admitted he wasn't an "altar boy" but insisted that he deserves leniancy because he's not a "hardened criminal."

What happened?

Santos held nothing back during his interview with Morgan in asking Trump for assistance before he's required to surrender to the feds on July 25.

“I’ll take a commutation, clemency, whatever the president is willing to give me,” Santos said on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” while adding he was “not entertaining a pardon” until recently.

While clearly holding back tears as he looked into the camera, Santos added, "President Trump, I’d appreciate if you can give me a consideration."

The outlet recalled his crimes:

While running for Congress in 2022, the Republican candidate had defrauded dozens of donors — including some family members and friends — and later filed false campaign finance reports to juice his contribution figures.

The Post reported:

Last month, Central Islip federal Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced Santos, 36, to seven years and three months behind bars and ordered him to pay $373,000 after he pleaded guilty in August to charges of wire fraud and identity theft.

Santos was indicted on the charges back in 2023, and was ultimately hit with a total of 23 charges. Still, he remained in his elected office despite widespread calls from the Republican Party to step aside.

The disgraced lawmaker didn't listen and was ultimately voted out of the lower chamber, making history in the worst and most embarrassing possible way.

Social media reacts

Users across social media blasted Santos for having the audacity to ask for help from Trump at this time.