Let's see, when he was still in congress he made absolutely no friends, MAGA hates him and he's definitely not rich enough to pay for a pardon like all those scumbag crypto people.I think it really comes down to how much of asshole Trump feels like at the time, since I don't think unless he actually brings this up on his own accord anyone else in his circle is going to bring pardoning Santos up. He's that hated.
However, Trump is a complete asshole and if saving Santos screws over some prosecutor or judge he doesn't like he'll gladly do it