President-elect Trump considers pardons for Capitol riot defendants, citing potential injustices in prosecutions.

President-elect Donald Trump is considering pardoning some of the 1,500 individuals charged over the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, arguing many faced pressure to plead guilty. Critics see this as excusing insurrectionists, but Trump points to potential injustices in prosecutions and the severity of charges that could force defendants to plead guilty.

December 23, 2024
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