Jared L Wise, a former FBI agent who allegedly shouted encouragements towards violence during the January 6 insurrection, has been appointed as an adviser to Ed Martin in the Trump Justice Department. This appointment signifies the Trump administration's increasing acceptance of individuals involved in the Capitol riot, reflecting a shift in the Justice Department's stance since Trump's reelection. Wise's ongoing legal issues and his past statements during the insurrection highlight the controversial nature of this embrace by the administration, including granting clemency to January 6 participants shortly after taking office.
On his first day in office, Trump granted clemency to all who were convicted or charged for their roles in the January 6 riot, including those who faced charges of violent acts.
The contours of Wise's role are not clear. The move is a further embrace by the Trump administration of those who stormed the US Capitol in 2021 seeking to overturn Trump's electoral loss.
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