Washington – President Donald Trump cleaned up on Monday night pardon For almost all defendants on January 6th, we will erase the accountability of those who tried to halt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results in 2021.
Behind the desk in the oval office, Trump signed reporters the pardons of nearly 1,500 defendants who took part in the attack, and several others whose punishments require “more research.” He said he notified the sentence for the matter.
“I hope they come out tonight, they’re hoping for that,” Trump said of the defendant.
journalist Outside The DC Central Detention Facility, where many of the Jan. 6 defendants are in custody, reported that families gathered there on Monday in anticipation of pardon.
The White House has released the names of the 14 accused. They include many right-wing militias leader Convicted of inflammatory conspiracy.
Among them are Stewart Rhodes of Texas and Kelly Meggs of Florida, founder and current leader of Keeper of Oath, Joseph Biggs of Florida, Ethan Nordan of Washington, and Zachary of Pennsylvania. – Rail, Dominic New York’s Pezzola.
All defendants on January 6, convicted of crimes related to the Capitol attack, received a “complete, complete and unconditional pardon.” order.
Trump praised the defendants as “hostages,” “patriots,” and “warriors” in his campaign trajectory, and forgiving them, became a major theme at Trump’s rally.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn said the pardon marked “a dark day in American history.”
“This decision is a betrayal of an officer who has been seriously injured and died as a result of the riot. This decision puts Americans at risk when these violent offenders return to their communities. These pardons are , reflecting what power abuse looks like and what we are going to witness over the next four years,” Dan said in a statement released by the courage of American anti-Trump groups. I’ve said that.
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched its biggest investigation ever after an attack that injured more than 140 officers and caused more than $2.8 million in damage to the Capitol.
As of early January, the department had it charging Just 1,580 people in crimes related to the riot, of which 608 have been charged with assault, resistance or obstruction by law enforcement, including almost a third of those who used dangerous or deadly weapons.
According to the department, weapons and objects brought to capital property ranging from firearms and tasers to sharp weapons such as chemical sprays, knives and shafts.
About 1,000 people pleaded guilty – 682 for misdemeanors and 327 for felony. More than 200 defendants were found guilty in contested trials, including 10 people convicted of inflammatory conspiracy.
Earlier on Monday, Trump promised a crowd of overflow inaugurations at Capitol Visitor Center, offering “action” to “hostages” on January 6th.
He blamed Biden Pre-stood pardon It refers to the “Political Thug Selection Committee” of the former president’s Monday morning actions for members and staff who served on the House Selection Committee that investigated the January 6 attack on Capitol.
Biden also gave police officers preemptively. testimony in front Committee. The officers have it Condemned Trump’s promise to forgive the mob.
Former US Capitol Police Sergeant. Aquilino Gonnell, one of the amnesty officers, said in a statement Monday, “American citizens attacked the U.S. Capitol and injured me and my colleagues,” and “do my job.” I’m taking oath.”
“President Biden defends our country’s democracy, has long served in this country, and in your last moments as commander, he issues a preemptive pardon to me and other loyal Americans. I am grateful for your help. I did not ask for pardon and I did nothing wrong. My family and I are grateful for your empathy and leadership.”
Last updated at 8:16pm, January 20, 2025
