Former President Donald Trump pardoned nearly 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot, sparking both celebration among far-right groups and alarm among experts who fear it may embolden political violence. Trump's move, which included commuting the sentences of 14 individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy, has been criticized for normalizing political violence and setting a dangerous precedent. While some pardoned rioters express remorse and a desire to move on, others have issued threats of retribution against those who prosecuted them.
200K bond set for YouTube star Corey Pritchett Jr. in aggravated kidnapping case in Houston45 seconds ago1 hour agoSave big on self-care and jewelry with these Insider DealsEnrique Tarrio, center right, is hugged by a supporter after arriving at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Miami. Tarrio was pardoned by President Donald Trump after he was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
FILE - Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the ranking member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, talks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024. “The people who did this, they need to feel the heat,” Tarrio said. “We need to find and put them behind bars for what they did.” "This going to build that base of support so when the next election cycle comes around ... there’s the potential for Trump to hold onto power or to ensure his successor comes into office," Premo said.
Barb McQuade, a former U.S. attorney in Michigan who has written critically of Trump’s messaging, said she worries the pardons of even violent offenders send a signal that “political violence is acceptable when it’s committed in service of the leader.”
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