Barack Obama has shortened the sentence of whistleblower Chelsea Manning, She will be released on May 17, instead of remaining in military custody until 2045 as originally sentenced.

BREAKING: President Barack Obama commutes sentence of Chelsea Manning, who leaked Army documents and is serving 35 years.

— The Associated Press (@AP) 17. Januar 2017

@AP Obama, the Criminal in Chief. What a disaster! We will UPHOLD the law, not promote lawlessness like LIGHTWIEGHT Obama!

— Donald J. Trump (@eealDonaldTrump) 17. Januar 2017