Following successful prosecutions of right-wing groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers during January 6 insurrection trials, President Trump granted clemency to their leaders, effectively reviving these groups. This controversial move has led to concerns about the resurgence of violent militias and the potential for intensified political instability. Trump's prior remarks suggested an implicit alliance with these groups, raising alarms about the normalization of extremist factions in American political discourse and eroding the progress made in dismantling these dangerous organizations.
By convicting the leadership of these groups and dozens of their rank and file, Garland extricated a seditious menace from American politics.
Using his most expansive presidential powers, Trump resurrected these moribund organizations.
By excusing their most egregious offense, Trump has effectively legalized their presence-and validated the most ominous worries about his symbiotic relationship with them.
Trump famously intimated an alliance with the Proud Boys in his instruction to them, delivered when he was asked during a debate with Biden.
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