CNN Host On Trump Pardons: 'It's A Good Night To Be A Corrupt Republican Congressman'
4 years, 3 months ago

CNN Host On Trump Pardons: 'It's A Good Night To Be A Corrupt Republican Congressman'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CNN’s John Berman took aim at Donald Trump on Tuesday after the president announced a slew of pardons just weeks before leaving office. Among them are three former GOP congressmen who had committed financial crimes, two subjects of the Russia investigation, four Blackwater guards convicted in connection with the killings of Iraqi civilians, and two former Border Patrol agents who shot an unarmed person crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. “It is a good night to be a corrupt Republican congressman, or a confessed liar from the Russia probe or a convicted murderer of Iraqi civilians,” Berman said. This batch includes former Republican lawmakers, two Russia probe figures and four military contractors involved in a massacre of civilians in Iraq.” CNN senior White House correspondent Pamela Brown said the pardons of former Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos and lawyer Alex van der Zwaan, both of whom pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, could be seen as a way for the president to return the favor of loyalty by those who did not cooperate with federal investigators.

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U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci
1 week, 5 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to void some of his predecessor Joe Biden’s eleventh hour pardons, the latest in a series of moves to prosecute his political opponents. The pardons Mr. Trump declared void included those for Members of the U.S. House of Representatives investigating the January 6, 2020, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump …

‘Ridiculous sideshow’: CNN expert issues one-word slapdown to Trump’s latest threat
1 week, 5 days ago

‘Ridiculous sideshow’: CNN expert issues one-word slapdown to Trump’s latest threat

Raw Story  

CNN legal expert Elie Honig had a simple answer when asked if Trump’s latest threat carried any weight. Honig had been asked about the president's late-night declaration that his presidential predecessor Joe Biden’s pardons of members of the House Select Committee that investigated the January 5th Capitol riots were void. "The 'Pardons' that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect …

"Void and vacant": Trump says Biden pardons are nullified
1 week, 6 days ago

"Void and vacant": Trump says Biden pardons are nullified

Salon  

President Donald Trump has been itching to get back at lawmakers who investigated his actions on Jan. 6 and he's willing to tear down the concept of presidential pardons to get it done. On Sunday night, Trump declared last-minute pardons of members of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack issued by former President Joe Biden to be …

'It's going to get worse': Trump allies lining up to receive new wave of pardons
3 weeks ago

'It's going to get worse': Trump allies lining up to receive new wave of pardons

Raw Story  

Donald Trump allies burdened by criminal convictions are getting in line for what could be a new wave of pardons during his second term after his White House "sidelined" the office where recommendations were traditionally made. Following Trump's mass pardon of Jan. 6 insurrectionists, there is a new team in the White House whose job it is to " focus …

Right-Wingers Want Trump To Issue More Pardons — And They're Incredibly Controversial
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Right-Wingers Want Trump To Issue More Pardons — And They're Incredibly Controversial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump issued an unprecedented raft of pardons, freeing political and ideological allies to convicted insurrectionists and people who violated federal law for protesting abortion clinics. Shapiro claimed Chauvin was “railroaded” by the justice system and that this was the “inciting event” that set “America’s race relations on their worst footing …

'Law is stacked against': Expert warns Liz Cheney Trump can still destroy her in court
1 month, 1 week ago

'Law is stacked against': Expert warns Liz Cheney Trump can still destroy her in court

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has threatened vengeance against his political enemies — and a legal expert warned Monday that his targets have few protections against vindictive prosecutions. Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to some of Trump's presumed targets, including former congresswoman Liz Cheney, but Wehle argued "the law is stacked against anyone who comes into Trump’s legal crosshairs." "If Trump carries through …

Democrats confront their powerlessness as Trump flexes authority
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democrats confront their powerlessness as Trump flexes authority

CNN  

CNN — Amid Democrats’ shock and bickering over how much to respond to President Donald Trump is a deeper question rippling through leaders across the Capitol and across the country: How much should they rely on the same institutional and procedural maneuvers they used during the first Trump term, and how much are they willing to wield their own wrecking …

'Not good!' Senator cracks up overhearing GOP colleague defend Trump DOJ's latest move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Not good!' Senator cracks up overhearing GOP colleague defend Trump DOJ's latest move

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth cracked up talking about President Donald Trump's pardon of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of 18 corruption charges, including an effort to sell Barack Obama's senate seat after he was elected in 2008. It sounds to me like it was also a politically motivated prosecution," Johnson said after talking about New …

Column: Trump pardoned a lot of bad apples. Now he and Republicans own the barrelful
2 months ago

Column: Trump pardoned a lot of bad apples. Now he and Republicans own the barrelful

LA Times  

Supporters of President Trump swarm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2020, in the violent effort to overturn his loss to Joe Biden. Going forth, any candidate who campaigns under the banner of Trump’s Republican Party — which has long styled itself as the party of law and order and “backing the blue” — should be made to reconcile that …

U.S. Senate Dems push for vote on condemning Trump Jan. 6 pardons
2 months ago

U.S. Senate Dems push for vote on condemning Trump Jan. 6 pardons

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Democratic and independent U.S. senators introduced a resolution Monday to condemn President Donald Trump’s clemency for the rioters who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, injuring numerous law enforcement officers and sending lawmakers into hiding as they tried to certify the 2020 presidential election results. Patty Murray of Washington, Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Andy Kim of …

All Senate Dems unite to send damning message to Trump
2 months ago

All Senate Dems unite to send damning message to Trump

Raw Story  

All 47 members of the Senate Democratic caucus have introduced a resolution to condemn President Donald Trump's mass pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists. Trump’s day one agenda was letting violent criminals who beat police officers out of prison," stated Sen. Tina Smith "These are people who planned an insurrection, assaulted police officers with metal batons, fire extinguishers, wooden planks …

Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends ‘the wrong signal’
2 months ago

Lindsey Graham, a top Trump ally, says pardoning Capitol attackers sends ‘the wrong signal’

Associated Press  

DORAL, Fla. — A key ally of President Donald Trump said the White House pardoning rioters who fought with police while storming the U.S. Capitol in 2021 is “sending the wrong signal” and expressed concern about the future ramifications of issuing sweeping clemencies. “I have always said that, I think, when you pardon people who attack police officers, you’re sending …

Trump’s election interference judge says his Jan 6 pardons can’t ‘whitewash blood, feces, and terror’
2 months ago

Trump’s election interference judge says his Jan 6 pardons can’t ‘whitewash blood, feces, and terror’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presided over Trump’s federal election interference case brought by …

Presidential pardons escalate as modern political weapon
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2 months ago

Presidential pardons escalate as modern political weapon

Live Mint  

Monday’s use of the presidential pardon by former President Joe Biden and President Trump have stretched the power’s bounds, legal scholars said. Trump’s pardon proclamation cast Jan. 6 defendants as victims of a “grave national injustice" whose absolution would begin “a process of national reconciliation." Trump had promised to pardon Ulbricht if elected; in a Tuesday social-media post, the president …

'Political loser': CNN conservative meets pushback for downplaying Jan. 6 pardons
2 months ago

'Political loser': CNN conservative meets pushback for downplaying Jan. 6 pardons

Raw Story  

A conservative commentator met pushback from fellow CNN panelists for downplaying the political impact of Donald Trump's pardons of all the Jan. 6 rioters. The president freed all of his supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn his 2020 election loss – even those who violently attacked police officers – and Republican political operative Matt Gorman …

Donald Trump silences Sean Hannity with these three harsh words in a laden Biden rant
2 months ago

Donald Trump silences Sean Hannity with these three harsh words in a laden Biden rant

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump, during the first television interview of his second term with Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Wednesday, lambasted former President Joe Biden’s several decisions. When Hannity attempted to shift the discussion to economic topics, Trump interrupted with three blunt words: “I don't care.” “This is more important because right now, the economy is going to do great. Trump …

‘F**king Nailed It!’: ‘Daily Show’ Spots Hilarious Flaw In Trump’s J6 Logic
2 months ago

‘F**king Nailed It!’: ‘Daily Show’ Spots Hilarious Flaw In Trump’s J6 Logic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “The Daily Show” host Ronny Chieng on Wednesday found the fault with Donald Trump’s defense of pardoning those of his supporters who committed violent acts when they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. When Trump was challenged at a news briefing on why he’d pardoned a man who’d thrust a stun gun into a police …

Days after Biden serves Trump tea, the new president threatens to throw the book at him
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2 months ago

Days after Biden serves Trump tea, the new president threatens to throw the book at him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But despite Biden’s final act in office welcoming Donald Trump to the presidential residence …

‘He hasn’t pardoned himself’: Trump goes berserk against Biden in first interview after White House return
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2 months ago

‘He hasn’t pardoned himself’: Trump goes berserk against Biden in first interview after White House return

Firstpost  

In his first interview at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that it is “sad” his predecessor former President Joe Biden did not pardon himself. While Trump slammed Biden for awarding preemptive pardons, he defended his won decision to pardon Jan 6 rioters In his first interview after assuming the presidency, Donald Trump unleashed lethal attacks against his …

In first interview, President Donald Trump warns Joe Biden: 'He didn't pardon himself'
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2 months ago

In first interview, President Donald Trump warns Joe Biden: 'He didn't pardon himself'

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Thursday, during an interview with Fox News, issued a warning to former President Joe Biden, stating that he had not given himself a pre-emptive pardon which would guard him against any actions taken by Trump's administration. Donald Trump issued a warning to Joe Biden In the interview Trump says, “This guy went around giving everybody …

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members
2 months, 1 week ago

Had option to pardon myself: Trump's veiled attack on Biden's last-minute clemency to family members

India TV News  

US President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News revealed that while he had the option to pre-emptively pardon himself in 2021, he did not choose to do so. Trump has been vocal against former president Joe Biden's last-minute decision to pardon his family member on January 20, the day Trump was sworn in. Trump, who was sitting in …

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?
2 months, 1 week ago

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?

Al Jazeera  

President Donald Trump took the oath of office in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, where a mob of his supporters had rampaged on January 6, 2021, during the last presidential handover of power. In the proclamation published on the White House website, Trump released but did not fully pardon 14 leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys …

How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?
2 months, 1 week ago

How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?

Al Jazeera  

Just hours into his second term, Trump pardons about 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. President Donald Trump began his second term by issuing “full, complete and unconditional” pardons to about 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. There are different acts of clemency, such as: Pardons – granting …

Trump tells Sean Hannity it’s ‘sad’ that Biden didn’t pardon himself
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump tells Sean Hannity it’s ‘sad’ that Biden didn’t pardon himself

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump told Fox News’s Sean Hannity it’s “sad” …

Trump pardons Jan. 6 prisoners: The only reason to set the Capitol rioters free.
55 years, 2 months ago

Trump pardons Jan. 6 prisoners: The only reason to set the Capitol rioters free.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. “We’re not looking backwards, we’re looking forwards,” Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have both said in response to questions about the Jan. 6 pardons. A lot of people are asking about Biden’s sweeping preemptive pardons …

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution
2 months, 1 week ago

'Didn’t give himself a pardon': Trump puts Biden on notice over potential prosecution

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump put former President Joe Biden on notice Wednesday that his failure to include himself as part of his flurry of last-minute pardons before departing from the White House could come back to haunt him. The moment came during a preview of a Fox News interview with Trump set to air Wednesday night, which the network has billed …

Trump may invite J6 pardoned convicts to the White House: CNN
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump may invite J6 pardoned convicts to the White House: CNN

Raw Story  

They assaulted police officers and crashed and trashed the People's House — some in an effort to overturn a free and fair election — but now that Donald Trump is President and has granted a "full pardon" to about 1500 of them, some of the January 6 rioters and insurrectionists reportedly may get an invitation to the White House. CNN's …

Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
2 months, 1 week ago

Senate Republicans have little to say about Trump pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Barring a few exceptions, Senate Republicans on Tuesday largely deflected or altogether avoided questions about President Donald Trump’s broad clemency for over 1,500 defendants who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 — including many who beat police officers, smashed windows and trashed offices as lawmakers hid in designated safe areas. Trump ‘keeps his campaign promises’ Sen. …

Trump's blunt two-word message to staff when he made his 'last-minute' decision on January 6 pardons
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's blunt two-word message to staff when he made his 'last-minute' decision on January 6 pardons

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump's controversial decision to pardon those involved in the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021 was made with an expletive at the last minute. Donald Trump defended his decision to issue a blanket pardon to the Jan. 6th participants Isabella Maria DeLuca was charged with storming the Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a …

Trump busted for lies about cops he intends to pardon for causing a Black man's death
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump busted for lies about cops he intends to pardon for causing a Black man's death

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attempt on Tuesday to defend releasing violent felons who assaulted police officers on Jan. 6 ended up turning into him claiming he supports the badge because he will be pardoning two police officers he claims have been unjustly prosecuted. "In fact, I'm going to be letting two officers from Washington Police, D.C., I believe that from D.C. but …

‘F*** it, release em all:’: Inside Trump’s decision to issue blanket Jan 6 pardons
2 months, 1 week ago

‘F*** it, release em all:’: Inside Trump’s decision to issue blanket Jan 6 pardons

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Trump just said: ‘F*** it: Release ‘em all,’” an adviser familiar with the discussions …

'Hasn't been tested yet': Legal analyst envisions how Trump could warp pardon powers
2 months, 1 week ago

'Hasn't been tested yet': Legal analyst envisions how Trump could warp pardon powers

Raw Story  

Donald Trump sparked outrage by issuing sweeping pardons of all the Jan. 6 rioters, but a legal analyst speculated that the president could warp that authority beyond recognition. "Even if these pardons are disgraceful or something that much of the public will not agree, but they were a perfectly valid exercise of the pardon power," said CNN legal analyst Elliot …

'Potential for backlash is real' for Trump's MAGA rioter pardons: expert
2 months, 1 week ago

'Potential for backlash is real' for Trump's MAGA rioter pardons: expert

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's decision to issue a blanket pardon to rioters who stormed the Capitol four years ago is controversial even among some people who voted for him, and one legal expert thinks that the "potential for backlash is real" in the coming months and years. The reason for this, he contends, is that people convicted of violent crimes have …

Trump’s Pardons For His Jan. 6 Mob Complete The Rewriting Of His Coup Attempt
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Pardons For His Jan. 6 Mob Complete The Rewriting Of His Coup Attempt

Huff Post  

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday. Within hours of swearing to protect and defend the Constitution in his oath of office, Trump on Monday freed from federal prison hundreds of his followers who had been convicted of beating, kicking, punching, bear-spraying and otherwise attacking police officers to help …

'Stain on Mr. Trump’s legacy': WSJ blasts president's Jan. 6 blanket pardons
2 months, 1 week ago

'Stain on Mr. Trump’s legacy': WSJ blasts president's Jan. 6 blanket pardons

Raw Story  

The Wall Street Journal editorial board scorched President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his decision to issue a blanket pardon of 1,500 people who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 to try to prevent the transition of power from himself to former President Joe Biden. "But then it’s a shame you don’t hear many, if any, ruing President Trump’s proclamation …

Trump sets stage for a wild four years with social media dismissals and clashes with press on his first full day
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump sets stage for a wild four years with social media dismissals and clashes with press on his first full day

Daily Mail  

'Here I am,' said Donald Trump as season two of his presidency began Monday. 00:28: 'You're fired' President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to start the day with action Chef Jose Andres from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and Gen. Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council were publicly fired on Truth Social by …

'No such thing': CNN's Jake Tapper shreds Trump for calling pardoned J6 rioters 'hostages'
2 months, 1 week ago

'No such thing': CNN's Jake Tapper shreds Trump for calling pardoned J6 rioters 'hostages'

Raw Story  

CNN anchor Jake Tapper smacked down President Donald Trump over his massive pardoning spree of Jan. 6 rioters on his first day in office. In particular, Tapper aimed at Trump's comments to reporters, where he said, "These are the hostages, approximately 1,500 for a pardon. "There is no such thing as 'J6 hostages,'" said Tapper, noting that the families of …

'It's not right': GOP senators turn on Trump over pardon spree
2 months, 1 week ago

'It's not right': GOP senators turn on Trump over pardon spree

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump’s swift decision to grant pardons and clemency to hundreds of Jan. 6 attackers – including some of the most violent offenders – is not being enthusiastically received by some senators on Capitol Hill. And that includes a group of GOP senators, who spoke out against Trump’s decision less than 24 hours after he made the blanket pardons …

‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
2 months, 1 week ago

‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nobody's been treated worse than these people, and they deserve to have their day …

Republicans Won't Denounce Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Who Beat Police Officers
2 months, 1 week ago

Republicans Won't Denounce Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Who Beat Police Officers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — They said over and over that violent Jan. 6 rioters shouldn’t get a reprieve, but now that President Donald Trump has pardoned nearly all defendants convicted of participating in the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Republicans were mostly OK with it. “We’re looking at the future, not the past,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune …

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump defends pardons for rioters and suggests Proud Boys could have place in politics

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — 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 …

GOP will get 'bowel-stewing panic' from 'flatly indefensible' Trump actions: conservative
2 months, 1 week ago

GOP will get 'bowel-stewing panic' from 'flatly indefensible' Trump actions: conservative

Raw Story  

Conservative Jonah Goldberg on Tuesday had a warning for Republicans who believe that President Donald Trump's mass pardon of violent January 6th rioters will fade away from the news. During a panel segment on the pardons, Goldberg slammed both former President Joe Biden and Trump for enacting what he described as "flatly indefensible" pardons on Monday. "Both Biden's and Trump's …

Donald Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters: A look at Presidential pardons by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, others
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump pardons 1,500 US Capitol rioters: A look at Presidential pardons by Joe Biden, Barack Obama, others

Live Mint  

On his first day in the Oval office, President Donald Trump has pardoned as many as 1,500 of his supporters who were involved in the US Capitol attack in 2021. The defendants who have been pardoned include individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy and assaulting police officers, some of whom were captured on camera committing violent acts as lawmakers gathered to …

'Deep Stain On History': Critics Shred Trump Over 'Sickening' Move On His First Day
2 months, 1 week ago

'Deep Stain On History': Critics Shred Trump Over 'Sickening' Move On His First Day

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Critics are calling out President Donald Trump for issuing pardons to roughly 1,500 rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including many convicted of violent crimes such as assaulting police officers. Many of Trump’s critics on social media spoke out against the move: Hard to keep up with the various outrages, but I refuse …

Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump issues pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

The Hindu  

Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, including those convicted of assaulting police, in his first official action after returning to the White House as the country’s 47th president on Monday. Trump signs slew of executive orders on Day 1: A full list “These are the hostages,” he said while signing the …

'Shame of a nation': Internet outraged as Trump pardons 1,500 J6 rioters
2 months, 1 week ago

'Shame of a nation': Internet outraged as Trump pardons 1,500 J6 rioters

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump outraged critics on Monday night as he signed pardons on live TV for roughly 1,500 people who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election. "These are the hostages -- approximately 1,500 people -- for a pardon, full pardon," Trump told reporters during a signing ceremony at the White House. …

Trump signs pardons for 1,500 Capitol rioters
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump signs pardons for 1,500 Capitol rioters

Raw Story  

US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election. "These are the hostages -- approximately 1,500 people -- for a pardon, full pardon," Trump said at a signing ceremony shortly after arriving at the White House. More than …

Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency
2 months, 1 week ago

Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency

CNN  

Washington CNN — Republican senators struggled to defend Donald Trump’s decision to commute and pardon hundreds of January 6 protesters, including those who were charged and convicted of crimes against police officers, just hours after the president entered office Monday. Sen. James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, told CNN he was still digesting the “details” of Trump’s pardons and commutations, …

Legal expert stunned by 'most abnormal day in history of pardon power'
2 months, 1 week ago

Legal expert stunned by 'most abnormal day in history of pardon power'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden’s last day in office – which saw President Donald Trump sweep back into power – was anything but normal in the legal world as pardons flew from the outgoing president with more expected to come from the new commander-in-chief. That’s according to CNN’s senior legal analyst Elie Honig, who said Monday that Biden ushered in “a new …

Trump plans 'sweeping pardon' for MAGA rioters 'convicted of violent attacks' against cops
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump plans 'sweeping pardon' for MAGA rioters 'convicted of violent attacks' against cops

Raw Story  

Now that he's back in the White House, President Donald Trump is reportedly turning his attention toward pardoning the violent criminal who ransacked the United States Capitol on his behalf four years ago. ABC News' Katherine Faulders reports that Trump "is preparing to issue a sweeping series of pardons" for January 6th defendants "including commuting the prison sentences of hundreds …

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