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U.S. Air Force Honors Jan. 6 Rioter Ashli Babbitt

8/28/2025

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The U.S. Air Force will now provide military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, reversing a prior denial.
Under Secretary Matthew Lohmeier cited new information for this decision.
Babbitt was shot while trying to breach a barricade during the Capitol riot.
Judicial Watch commended the decision, noting support from Trump and others.
The Trump administration has sought to overturn Biden's actions regarding riot participants.

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The U.S. Air Force will now provide military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, reversing a prior denial.
Under Secretary Matthew Lohmeier cited new information for this decision.
Babbitt was shot while trying to breach a barricade during the Capitol riot.
Judicial Watch commended the decision, noting support from Trump and others.
The Trump administration has sought to overturn Biden's actions regarding riot participants.