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Trump Again Hints at Jan. 6 Pardons, Including for Attacks on Police
At a news conference, the president-elect sought to blame the F.B.I. for the riot at the Capitol, echoing a conspiracy theory that is widespread on the right.
Trump signals ‘major pardons’ on the way for Jan. 6 defendants
Trump repeatedly made comments condemning the treatment of Jan. 6 defendants during his 2024 presidential campaign but has maintained a vague approach to his plans, not specifying any number of pardons he may issue as he returns to the Oval Office at noon on Jan. 20.
4 years after Capitol attack, Jan. 6 cases hang in the balance with Trump pardons on the horizon
With Trump's pledge to issue pardons and shut down the investigation, many of those who breached the Capitol four years ago could see their convictions erased.
History Cautions Against Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters
After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with catastrophic results.
Jan. 6 defendants rally for Trump pardons on riot anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, convicted and awaiting defendants are making their final appeals for presidential clemency.
Trump promises to make 'major pardons' for Jan. 6 rioters who stormed the Capitol
Donald Trump said during a press conference that he will make “major pardons” for Jan. 6 defendants who stormed the Capitol four years ago.
What this criticism of Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons gets wrong about the justice system
A Wall Street Journal editorial argued that Trump pardoning certain Jan. 6 defendants “would contradict Mr. Trump’s support for law and order.” That misses an important point.
Schumer: 'Utterly outrageous' Trump is considering pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
N.Y., spoke on the Senate floor before Congress meets to certify President-elect Trump's election victory. Schumer reflected on the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and called on Trump not to consider pardons for those who have been convicted for their involvement on that day.
Republicans defer to Trump on Jan. 6 pardons on riot anniversary
Several Senate Republicans avoided making full-throated endorsements on Monday of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to pardon defendants who were charged for the Capitol riot that took place four years ago.
Assessing Trump’s Latest Claims About the January 6 Capitol Attack
When asked whether Trump would pardon January 6 offenders charged with violent crimes, the president-elect responded by making claims about the FBI’s involvement. “I guess 24 or 28 people came now from the FBI—that came out very quietly,
Will Trump pardon the Jan. 6 rioters from Florida? More than 140 have been charged
The Jan, 6 insurrectionists with some of the longest sentence to date, Enrique Tarrio and Joe Biggs, are from Florida. Will Trump pardon them?
Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the ...
Political science professor: Jan 6. pardons likely on the way for Oklahomans
An Oklahoma Christian political science professor says he believes it's likely President-Elect Donald Trump will grant ...
Jan 6 defendants with Polk County ties await possible pardons from Trump
The trials of three defendants with Polk County ties are scheduled to begin one week after Donald Trump will be inaugurated ...