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Trump's Victory Recognized: Plans to Pardon January 6 Rioters

1/7/2025

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On January 6, 2025, Congress officially recognized Donald Trump's triumph in the 2024 election, a stark contrast to the chaos of the Capitol attack just four years earlier. Vice President Kamala Harris led the ceremony, which unfolded smoothly. Looking ahead, Trump aims to pardon the January 6 rioters while outlining his ambitious plans for the new term.

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On January 6, 2025, Congress officially recognized Donald Trump's triumph in the 2024 election, a stark contrast to the chaos of the Capitol attack just four years earlier. Vice President Kamala Harris led the ceremony, which unfolded smoothly. Looking ahead, Trump aims to pardon the January 6 rioters while outlining his ambitious plans for the new term.