Trump pardons people convicted in the Jan. 6 riot on 1st day in office WASHINGTON - In his first day in office, President Donald Trump granted pardons to about 1,500 people convicted of nonviolent offenses related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and he’s also commuting the sentences of others convicted of more serious offenses. Additionally, Trump commuted another 14 people who participated in the Capitol riot. "These are the hostages," he said while signing the paperwork in the Oval Office. Trump said he hopes many are freed shortly. January 6 rioters who pleaded guilty or were found guilty at trial are still convicted criminals. However, a pardon forgives the offense and restores the individual’s civil rights, including gun ownership or voting rights. Moreover, for convicted rioters on probation, a pardon will end their probation early. And rioters who got a pardon and are currently in prison will be released, CNN reported. The Department of Justice is expected to move in court to dismiss cases that have not yet gone to trial.
Excellent News! Most were let into The Capitol by police and the non-violent ones committed no crimes. The folks who should be brought up on charges are Mayorkas, Garland and Biden himself.
So Trump basically says he's above the law. That's what fascists do. Those of you dumb asses on here that support this move really are too dumb to realize why this is affront to true democracy. In no way were any of these people "hostages".
It doesn't appear that you understand what you are talking about and don't have a clear picture of what fascism is.
At least Jan 6 cases went through due process This is pure Fascism Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for siblings, Fauci and Jan 6 riot panel