George Santos: Being Tortured, Finding God, and Hearing of Charlie Kirk’s Murder From Behind Bars

This podcast recap is from an extended interview with former congressman, George Santos, who recounts his time spent in a federal prison camp and subsequent period in solitary confinement at FCI Fairton in New Jersey. Santos details the deplorable and violent conditions of the facility, including mold, expired food, and racial segregation among inmates, as well as the corruption and incompetence of the prison administration, particularly the warden. He describes his isolation in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), which he claims was a cruel and unusual punishment masquerading as protective custody after a perceived threat. The account concludes with Santos explaining his religious awakening and the fortuitous circumstances of his release, including his commutation by President Trump, all of which he found to be a transformative experience.