Trump Grants Sweeping Pardons for January 6 Defendants, Calls Actions a “Grave National Injustice”
In a bold and anticipated move just hours into his second term, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation granting pardons and commuting the sentences of nearly all individuals convicted or charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The sweeping clemency fulfills a long-standing campaign promise and underscores Trump’s