During an interview, President Donald Trump explained his decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riots. He asserted that many of these individuals were subjected to harsh treatment during their incarceration, with some held in solitary confinement for extended periods. Trump contended that their actions were motivated by a desire to protest what he described as a 'rigged' election. While acknowledging some violent incidents occurred, he characterized them as minor and criticized the disproportionate attention given to them compared to other criminal cases.
Trump insisted that many of those convicted in relation to the January 6th events have suffered unduly and argued their actions were a form of protest.
In discussing the severity of their treatment, Trump argued that many had been incarcerated for an excessively long period and treated worse than typical criminals.
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