In a controversial move, President Trump granted sweeping pardons to nearly all individuals charged in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, as well as commuting the sentences of six others. This action appears to reverse accountability efforts aimed at the violent attack on the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election. While the specifics of the pardons remain unclear—whether they apply solely to minor offenses or include serious crimes—the move reflects Trump's belief that those jailed for their actions have faced severe repercussions.
President Trump issued pardons to nearly all Jan. 6 rioters, undermining federal accountability efforts for the Capitol assault, affecting both low-level and more serious offenders.
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