Jan. 6 Defendants Eye Pardons as Trump Returns to Power
TL;DR
Defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol riot are seeking pardons from former President Donald Trump, anticipating his potential return to power. This move highlights the ongoing legal and political ramifications of the events of January 6, as well as the influence Trump continues to wield over his supporters.
- Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump The New York Times
- Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump’s 2020 defeat toast his White House return The Associated Press
- Pensacola man who served time for Jan. 6 insurrection hopes for pardon under Trump WEAR
- What happens to all the Jan. 6 cases now that Trump has won? WUSA9.com
- Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons NPR
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