"Trump's Defense of Jan. 6 Defendants Labeled 'Grotesque' by White House"

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticized former President Trump for referring to those convicted in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack as "hostages," calling it "grotesque" and offensive. She emphasized that it was inappropriate to compare these individuals to actual hostages and highlighted President Biden's condemnation of Trump's remarks. Trump and Rep. Elise Stefanik have used the term "hostages" to describe the jailed individuals, while urging Biden to release them, prompting backlash from the White House.