A newly inaugurated President Trump issued a sweeping pardon for over 1,500 defendants convicted for roles in the January 6th Capitol attack, sparking outrage from lawmakers. Among those pardoned are leaders of far-right groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. The move signals Trump's intent to aggressively use his executive power and comes as he implements other controversial policies.
Stewart Rhodes, the former leader of the Oath Keepers militia who had his 18-year prison sentence commuted, speaks with press in Washington on Jan. 21, after being released.Donald Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago will begin to leave prison on Tuesday, after the newly installed president issued a sweeping pardon that signaled he intends to make aggressive use of his executive power.
Rhodes did not enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, but he was found guilty for plotting to use force against Congress to prevent the election certification. He was also accused of helping to stockpile firearms at a hotel in nearby Virginia that could be ferried across the river to Washington.Robert Morss speaks with press in Washington after being released last night after his sentence of 66 months was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Among those due to be released are leaders of the far-right Proud Boys organization, including some who were convicted of seditious conspiracy. About 40 men wearing Proud Boys insignia traded insults with protesters on the streets of Washington during Trump’s inauguration on Monday. His vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America drew a snicker during his swearing-in ceremony from Hillary Clinton, his Democratic 2016 presidential rival.
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