Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) condemned Republicans after Trump pardoned around 1,500 individuals related to the January 6 Capitol riot, including those who assaulted police officers. In a passionate House floor speech, McGovern highlighted the contradiction in Republican values, calling the pardons 'sick' and 'un-American.' He challenged Speaker Mike Johnson's defense of redemption, questioning how Republicans could advocate law and order while allowing violent offenders to walk free. McGovern's remarks focused on the implications of these pardons for law enforcement and accountability in the wake of the Capitol attack.
These pardons are sick. They are offensive. They are un-American. And I don't ever want to hear about law and order from your side again.
Fifteen hundred criminals including over 600 who were charged with violently assaulting police officers. And I'm here to talk about that on the floor because I think it's disgusting.
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