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Justice Department Appoints January 6 Rioter as Adviser

8/11/2025

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The Justice Department has appointed Jared Wise, a January 6 rioter who incited violence against police, as a senior adviser in its Weaponization Committee. This controversial move follows his pardon, granted alongside many others involved in the Capitol attack, raising eyebrows about accountability and the integrity of the DOJ's mission.

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The Justice Department has appointed Jared Wise, a January 6 rioter who incited violence against police, as a senior adviser in its Weaponization Committee. This controversial move follows his pardon, granted alongside many others involved in the Capitol attack, raising eyebrows about accountability and the integrity of the DOJ's mission.