During her debut as White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt responded to questions regarding President Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 defendants. These pardons, affecting over 1,600 individuals, received swift backlash from both sides of the political spectrum. Leavitt criticized President Biden's pardons of family members while emphasizing Trump's commitment to restoring justice. She argued that the pardons were anticipated as Trump had campaigned on this promise and contended that many defendants were denied due process, framing their treatment as a result of the Democratic administration's bias.
After taking the oath of office Monday, Trump signed a pardon of over 1,600 individuals who had been charged with a number of crimes over the riot.
Fury over the pardons was swift and bipartisan as commentators on the left and right condemned the decision.
Leavitt insisted that the pardons should come as no surprise, asserting that President Trump campaigned on this promise.
She labeled the DOJ's actions against the Jan. 6 defendants as weaponization of justice, suggesting they were denied due process.
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