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Pardoned prisoners from Jan. 6 attack to go free on Trump's first full day in office


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 12:40 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Supporters of Donald Trump who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will start leaving prison on Tuesday, pardoned by the new president in a flurry of Inauguration Day executive orders showing intent to stamp radical change on the country.

The article from Reuters discusses the potential implications of former President Donald Trump's promise to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol if he were to return to office. On his first full day back in office, Trump has vowed to issue these pardons, which could see many of the approximately 1,200 people charged, including those already convicted or sentenced, released from prison or cleared of charges. This move is seen as an attempt to appeal to his voter base by portraying the rioters as "patriots" and victims of political persecution. Critics argue that such pardons would undermine the rule of law and could encourage further political violence by signaling that such actions might not face legal consequences. The article also mentions the varied reactions from legal experts, politicians, and the public, highlighting concerns over justice, accountability, and the potential for increased political polarization.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/pardoned-prisoners-jan-6-attack-go-free-trumps-first-full-day-office-2025-01-21/ ]

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