The article discusses the alarming online rhetoric emanating from pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and their supporters, targeting federal law enforcement officials, including FBI agents and prosecutors. Following President Trump's clemency for these rioters, messages threatening violence against these officials have surged, instilling fear among those who defended the Capitol and prosecuted the events of the insurrection. They express concerns about personal safety and that of their families, reflecting a broader issue of retaliation against public servants in light of politicization of investigations.
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and supporters are threatening FBI agents and prosecutors online, emboldened by Trump’s clemency, leading to fears of widespread violent retribution.
The rhetoric from defendants includes harrowing threats against law enforcement, suggesting a heightened risk of violent retaliation, creating an atmosphere of fear among those involved in the cases.
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