Jake Tapper, on CNN's The Lead, criticized President Trump for issuing pardons and commutations to January 6 convicts, particularly those who assaulted police. Tapper's remarks were directed at the hypocrisy of Trump's actions, contrasting them with his past denunciation of the same individuals. The segment featured clips showcasing Trump's comments and underscored the broader bipartisan backlash against the pardons. Furthermore, it pointed out GOP officials' awkward responses to the situation, emphasizing the serious implications of these pardons in light of the violence that occurred on January 6, 2021.
President Trump is currently meeting with congressional Republican leaders at the White House right now after attending services earlier today at the National Cathedral and giving the sermon a bad review because the bishop asked for mercy for undocumented immigrants and LGBT children.
So yesterday, just as Capitol police officers were wrapping up their long, arduous day, securing inauguration services, President Trump forgave the very people who violently attacked law enforcement four years ago.
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