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On Capitol Hill, Only a Handful of Republicans Object to Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.
On Jan. 6 pardons, Republicans struggle to defend the indefensible
Pressed on Trump's Jan. 6 pardons, many Republicans said they want to move on. But as Faulkner wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”
Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardons stun Republicans on Capitol Hill
President Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned
Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons divide House Republicans
President Trump’s decision to pardon hundreds of protesters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — including many accused of assaulting police officers — is dividing House Republicans, with some lawmakers touting the day-one decree and others criticizing it as ill-advised.
As a Republican, I have one question for GOP lawmakers backing Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
On Monday, just hours after taking the presidential oath of office, Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 of his supporters convicted of crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Proud Boys leader from Millersville who assaulted police during Jan. 6 attack among Trump pardons
A Proud Boys leader from Millersville who beat police officers at the U.S. Capitol in 2021 was among the hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier this month,
MSNBC Guest Goes Off On Republicans Supporting Trump’s Jan 6 Pardons: ‘How Do They Explain To Their Kids?!’
Tara Setmayer went off on Republicans supporting Donald Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, asking how they will explain their silence to "their kids." The post MSNBC Guest Goes Off On Republicans Supporting Trump’s Jan 6 Pardons: ‘How Do They Explain To Their Kids?
Republican Senator Graham calls Trump's Jan. 6 pardons a 'mistake'
Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, criticized on Sunday the president's pardon of about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it could lead to more violence.
Iowa Republicans in Congress downplay Trump's Jan. 6 pardons, say what about Biden?
In Iowa, 10 people who were charged with Jan. 6-related offenses are receiving reprieves from Trump. Nine Iowans were pardoned after facing convictions, and a tenth, who was not yet convicted, will have his case permanently dismissed.
No, police union didn't rescind Trump endorsement over Jan. 6 pardons | Fact check
While the Fraternal Order of Police says it is discouraged by pardons and commutations issued by Biden and Trump, it didn't rescind its endorsement.
Jan. 6 defendant pardoned by Trump wanted on older solicitation charges in Texas
A Houston man who was pardoned by President Trump over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol is wanted in Texas on older solicitation charges, a district attorney’s office confirmed this week.
On pardons and January 6, Republicans torn between moving forward and looking back
Moderate members want the party to look ahead and focus on its agenda. But conservatives – and Donald Trump – aren’t done ...
How some Jan. 6 defendants are reacting to Trump's pardons
There have been mixed emotions among those President Trump pardoned for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S.