Trump Pardons Seditionist Proud Boy Leader Among 1,500 Jan. 6 Defendants

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "This is January 6," Trump said, sitting in the Oval Office, holding a black folder with the proclamation.
39% : In spirit of "national reconciliation," Trump offers clemency to all Jan. 6 defendants and commutes sentence of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes Donald Trump has issued a blanket pardon to 1,500 of individuals who were convicted of offenses or faced charges relating to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
35% : Tarrio asked Trump for a pardon on Jan. 6, with his lawyer arguing that letting Tarrio off the hook would "demonstrate commitment to lawful, peaceful, and constructive contributions."
35% : Trump and Republicans have painted individuals convicted of offenses related to the attempted insurrection -- which resulted in almost $3 million in damages to the Capitol, hundreds of injuries, and multiple deaths -- as patriotic heroes, claiming that those who participated in the riot were merely peaceful protesters exercising their First Amendment right.
24% : In a speech shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump referred to those incarcerated on Jan. 6-related offenses as the "Jan. 6 hostages."

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