President Trump has signed an executive order pardoning over 1,500 individuals associated with the January 6 insurrection, referring to them as 'hostages' rather than insurrectionists. This controversial move has been met with little to no criticism from Republican leaders, raising concerns about the party's stance on democracy and the judicial system. The article argues that this reflects a policy goal to rehabilitate the actions of the insurrectionists and normalize paramilitarism in American political culture, fundamentally at odds with democratic principles.
Trump's pardoning of over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 insurrection marks a significant moment in American politics, reintroducing paramilitarism into the national conversation.
The response from Republican leaders to Trump's pardoning decision was notably muted, showcasing a shift in policy to rehabilitate the actions of January 6 perpetrators.
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