George Santos, the former Republican U.S. Representative from New York, has vowed to dedicate his life to prison reform following his release from federal prison. Santos was granted clemency by President Donald Trump, who commuted his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 after an ethics scandal, described his prison experience as “dehumanising” and “humbling” in an interview with The Washington Post. He admitted to stealing the identities of 11 individuals, including family members, and was released on Friday night. During his 84-day incarceration, Santos authored several columns for The South Shore Press, detailing the dire conditions of the prison system. He highlighted issues such as rotting facilities, broken air conditioning, and thick black mold in the ceiling, describing the environment as unfit for long-term habitation. Santos revealed that he spoke with President Trump on Saturday, expressing his commitment to prison reform and offering his assistance to the administration. However, the specifics of his involvement remain unclear, and his lawyer has not yet commented on his plans. Santos also told CNN that he has no immediate plans to return to politics, stating, “I’m all politicked out.” The Bureau of Prisons declined to respond to media inquiries due to the ongoing government shutdown, and FCI Fairton, the New Jersey prison where Santos was held, has not addressed his allegations of poor conditions.