George Santos Faces Legal Consequences

George Santos, once perceived as a controversial yet untouchable figure, has now pled guilty to federal charges including aggravated identity theft and wire fraud. His actions included fraudulently using donors' credit cards without their consent to finance his campaign and falsely claiming money was for campaign expenses while funneling it into his personal bank account. The plea deal sets him up for a possible prison sentence of two years minimum, with estimates suggesting he could face six to eight years based on the severity of his crimes. Santos’ long history of deception came to a head as he acknowledged a wide array of fraudulent schemes in court, demonstrating the serious repercussions of his actions in the political landscape.