Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

Trump pardons U.S. Capitol rioters, including those convicted of violent crimes and felonies

His pardons included those who had been convicted of assaulting police officers, obstructing law enforcement, and other serious offenses, He also commuted prison sentences for key members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys militia groups.

Jan. 6 Capitol rioters still being charged. Will that end when Trump pardons the insurrectionists?

Jan. 6 Capitol rioters still being charged. Will that end when Trump pardons the insurrectionists?

Trump has threatened to pardon the rioters, saying that they were beautiful and peaceful people. Will a presidential pardon be a blanket pardon, even for violent offenders?