Politics and Government
Politics and Government
Trump suggests Proud Boys could have a place in American politics as he defends pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
- President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested there could be a place in American politics for the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers,
In an article from AOL Finance, former President Donald Trump suggested that the Proud Boys, a far-right group, could potentially receive pardons if he were to return to office. This statement was made during an interview with NBC News, where Trump was asked about his stance on the group's members who have been convicted of seditious conspiracy related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump did not commit to pardoning them outright but indicated that he would consider it, citing what he perceives as unfair treatment by the justice system. This comment has reignited discussions about Trump's relationship with extremist groups and his views on the legal consequences faced by participants of the Capitol riot.
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Read the Full AOL Article at:
[ https://www.aol.com/finance/trump-suggests-proud-boys-could-113936767.html ]