Donald Trump's recent pardons for over 1,500 individuals convicted in the Capitol riot have created political backlash, particularly among Republican senators. Previously, key allies like Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed that violent offenders should not receive clemency. However, Trump's swift decision to pardon all offenders contradicted these statements, leading to political turmoil within his party. This shift raises concerns over party unity and the implications of Trump's actions on future Republican strategies, especially when he referred to the rioters as political prisoners.
After having earlier considered more targeted clemency, Trump decided to cover all offenders, dismissing distinctions he and his allies had previously made about violent cognitions.
Vice President JD Vance and others on Trump's team emphasized that violent offenders wouldn't receive pardons, contrasting sharply with the sweeping clemency that was later enacted.
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