Former President Donald Trump has pardoned over 1,500 individuals charged with federal crimes related to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, including prominent figures like Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys and Stewart Rhodes of the Oath Keepers. This sweeping move has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it minimizes the severity of the attack and undermines the justice system.
Former leader of the Proud Boys , Enrique Tarrio , and founder of the Oath Keepers , Stewart Rhodes , were released from prison after their lengthy sentences for seditious conspiracy in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol were overturned by a sweeping order from former President Donald Trump . This order benefited over 1,500 defendants charged with federal crimes related to the riot.
Tarrio, of Miami, was serving a 22-year sentence, while Rhodes, of Granbury, Texas, was serving an 18-year sentence. Both were convicted of orchestrating plots to prevent the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election, in which Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden. Their attorneys confirmed to The Associated Press that they were released hours after Trump's announcement. Trump's action paved the way for the release of numerous extremist group leaders convicted in major conspiracy cases, as well as individuals who violently attacked law enforcement officers defending the Capitol. He also ordered the Attorney General to seek the dismissal of roughly 450 pending cases. This move by Trump has been seen as an attempt to rewrite the narrative surrounding the January 6th attack, fulfilling a campaign promise to free defendants he believes were politically persecuted by the Justice Department. Trump asserted that the pardons would end a “grave national injustice” and initiate a “process of national reconciliation.” This decision has drawn significant criticism, with some arguing that it diminishes the severity of the attack and undermines the rule of law. Others argue that it sets a dangerous precedent for future political actions
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