In a recent signing ceremony, President Trump granted pardons to approximately 1,500 defendants involved in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This decision effectively erases numerous convictions tied to an attack that wounded over 140 officers and challenged America's democratic transfer of power. Trump labeled these individuals as 'patriots' on the campaign trail, advocating for their cause. These pardons largely invalidate years of detailed investigations by the Justice Department. Despite the efforts of federal judges to ensure accountability, Trump's actions create political ramifications, further polarizing public opinion regarding the events of January 6.
President Trump issued pardons for over 1,500 Capitol riot defendants, undermining a years-long Justice Department investigation and erasing many convictions related to January 6.
The hours-long assault on January 6 injured 140 police officers, marking one of the largest attacks on law enforcement in U.S. history, that now faces significant political fallout.
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