"Trump Supports Capitol Breach Convicts, Raises Funds for Legal Defense"
TL;DR
Former President Donald Trump has publicly embraced Rebecca Lavrenz, a woman convicted of misdemeanors related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, calling her a "patriot" and helping raise money for her legal costs. Lavrenz, known as the "J6 Praying Grandma," faces potential prison time and hefty fines. Trump and his Republican allies have increasingly shown support for individuals charged in connection with the violent events of that day, with Trump even suggesting pardons for Jan. 6 rioters.
- Trump embraces woman convicted of Jan. 6 crimes, helps raise money for legal costs The Washington Post
- Steve Bannon says it's no coincidence that New York City was hit with an earthquake while he was interviewing a woman convicted of January 6 misdemeanors Media Matters for America
- Verdict: Colorado Springs-area resident found guilty on all charges in Capitol breach trial in D.C. Colorado Springs Gazette
- El Paso County’s “praying grandma” who entered U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 convicted of 4 misdemeanors The Denver Post
- Trump Rails Against Biden For Going After ‘J6 Praying Grandma… AND ME’ While Ignoring ‘Thugs, Murderers, and ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS’ Mediaite
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