Santos, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, has been in federal prison since July 25.

Santos began his sentence last month after pleading guilty to charges of money laundering and wire fraud, among other things, as part of a plea deal in April.

The Georgia congresswoman claims her former colleague’s seven-year prison term is excessive and that other members of Congress have committed "far worse offenses." Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), R-GA,