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Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions


Published on 2025-01-20 22:00:38 - fox13now
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  • After being inaugurated, Trump attended a parade in his honor at Capital One Arena and signed a number of executive orders and pardons for his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

On Inauguration Day, former President Donald Trump issued a series of pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, alongside signing several executive actions. These actions included pardons for individuals like Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state lawmaker, and members of the Proud Boys, such as Dominic Pezzola, who were convicted for their roles in the riot. Trump's decisions were part of a broader move to address his supporters' legal issues stemming from the event. Additionally, Trump signed executive orders aimed at various policy areas, though specifics on these orders were not detailed in the article. This flurry of activity occurred as President Joe Biden was sworn into office, marking a significant transition in U.S. politics.

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