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Trump Vows Pardons for Jan 6 Rioters, Calls Prosecutions Witch Hunt

6/6/2026

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President Donald Trump announced he will pardon Jan 6 rioters, calling them “hostages” and the prosecutions a “witch hunt.”
Trump told a crowd at Capital One Arena on Monday he will sign the pardons after leaving the venue.
Prominent Republicans seeking cabinet posts now echo Trump’s view despite earlier condemnation of the Capitol attack.
The pardons would cover individuals convicted of assaulting police officers during the Capitol breach.

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President Donald Trump announced he will pardon Jan 6 rioters, calling them “hostages” and the prosecutions a “witch hunt.”
Trump told a crowd at Capital One Arena on Monday he will sign the pardons after leaving the venue.
Prominent Republicans seeking cabinet posts now echo Trump’s view despite earlier condemnation of the Capitol attack.
The pardons would cover individuals convicted of assaulting police officers during the Capitol breach.