President Trump granted pardons or commuted sentences to nearly 1,600 individuals charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, framing it as a correction of national injustice. Critics, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul, condemned the actions, underscoring the valor of law enforcement amidst the violence. Schumer characterized the pardons as enabling lawbreakers and undermining democratic principles, while Hochul highlighted the defense of democracy by Capitol officers, emphasizing the divided reactions to the pardons as reflecting broader societal tensions regarding the events of January 6.
Donald Trump is ushering in a Golden Age for people that break the law and attempt to overthrow the government, said Senator Chuck Schumer.
The White House proclaimed that pardoning the Capitol rioters ends a grave national injustice and begins a process of national reconciliation.
Gov. Kathy Hochul emphasized the heroism of Capitol officers without directly addressing the pardons.
Nearly 1,600 defendants received pardons or commutation of sentences for their roles in the January 6th Capitol riot.
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