"Trump Vows to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters on First Day Back in White House if Reelected"

Former President Donald Trump has promised to "free" individuals convicted for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack if reelected, using his presidential pardon power. He continues to defend those charged and convicted for their actions on that day, despite nearly 1,400 people being arrested and nearly 800 pleading guilty. The Department of Justice has reported that 127 individuals are accused of using deadly weapons or causing serious bodily harm to an officer, with nearly 500 defendants receiving prison sentences. Trump's support for the Jan. 6 defendants has drawn criticism from the Biden campaign, which accuses him of encouraging political violence to "hold on to power."