Trump Promises Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters and Jail for Critics
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President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to pardon individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, stating he will begin reviewing cases on his first day back in office. Trump has described these individuals as "hostages" and criticized their imprisonment conditions. His comments have influenced legal proceedings, with some defendants seeking to delay their cases until after his inauguration. Trump also criticized members of the House January 6 select committee, suggesting they should face legal consequences.
- Trump says he will look at pardoning Jan. 6 defendants on first day in office Axios
- Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’ CNN
- Liz Cheney calls Trump threat to jail her an ‘assault on the rule of law’ The Guardian US
- Trump Vows to End Birthright Citizenship and Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters in NBC Interview The New York Times
- Trump says members of Jan. 6 committee should be jailed The Washington Post
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