Democratic Representative Robert Garcia accuses former President Donald Trump of assembling a 'private army' by pardoning individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. The allegations stem from reports of Trump's administration attempting to dismiss prosecutors handling cases against those charged in connection with the attack. The situation has raised concerns about potential efforts to purge FBI agents involved in the January 6th investigations.
Democratic Representative Robert Garcia has accused former President Donald Trump of 'building himself a private army' by pardoning January 6 protesters. Garcia made these comments in an interview with MSNBC regarding reports that the Trump administration had ordered the dismissal of several prosecutors involved in cases against individuals charged over the U.S. Capitol riot. Newsweek reached out to the White House and the Department of Justice for comment.
The allegations of a 'purge' of FBI agents who worked on the federal investigation into January 6 add fuel to long-standing Democratic accusations of Trump's authoritarian tendencies. A memo obtained by The Washington Post revealed Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove's request for the retirement or dismissal of several senior FBI executives by Monday.Bove also sought a list of all FBI agents assigned to January 6 cases, potentially encompassing thousands, which is believed to be a step toward terminating their employment. This follows Trump's order on his first day back in office for 'full, complete and unconditional' presidential pardons for around 1,500 people convicted in connection with the 2021 Capitol attack.Garcia stated that Trump is 'building himself a private army and militia of people across the country that are willing to do whatever it is that Donald Trump says.' He characterized the alleged FBI purge as a 'huge danger,' emphasizing the severity of the January 6th attack: 'We had a group of militia, of insurrectionists, trying to overthrow the government. Let's not forget what actually happened. They attacked our United States Capitol. They attacked police officers. They tried to change an election that was won fair and square, and they were sent to do so by Donald Trump. Now he wants to essentially silence and punish anyone who was involved in holding these people accountable.'Garcia further expressed concern that Trump's actions signal to pardoned individuals and other militia groups that he will protect them, characterizing this as 'really dangerous.' He believes these actions are damaging national security infrastructure while simultaneously supporting militia and white nationalist groups.Trump, during a press conference following his return to office, stated that those pardoned had served years in jail and should not have been imprisoned. He categorized the rioters as 'patriots' and 'hostages,' claiming they were unfairly treated by the Justice Department. He asserted the pardons would end 'a grave national injustice' and initiate 'a process of national reconciliation.' Attorney James Lee Bright, whose client received an 18-year prison sentence for his involvement in the riot, expressed gratitude towards President Trump for his actions.Democrats have pledged to prevent the 'purge' of federal law enforcement officials. It remains unclear whether several FBI officials will resign, retire, or be fired on Monday as directed.
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