Dec 14, 2024, 12:01 PM
Nov 30, 2024, 12:15 PM

Majority believe Trump will issue pardons for January 6 riot participants

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  • Donald Trump plans to offer pardons to individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6 attack.
  • Trump's stance aligns with strong dissent against the treatment of these individuals, whom he characterizes as victims of a corrupt justice system.
  • His commitment to granting pardons has invoked significant dialogue about accountability and justice in American governance.
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In December 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to issue pardons for those involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot immediately upon taking office. During high-profile interviews, he emphasized his plan to pardon rioters, referring to them as unjustly persecuted by the justice system, which he deemed corrupt. Trump articulated that he intends to take action as soon as he is inaugurated on January 20, 2025. His previous support for the rioters has created a significant dialogue on the appropriate application of pardoning power. Many expect that he will consider individual cases rather than a blanket pardon.

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