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What will public opinion be on Trump's January 6 pardons by mid-2025?
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JD Vance•Trump•Capitol riot•Fox News Sunday•Vance•Department of Justice•Merrick Garland•Donald Trump
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JD Vance: Trump Will Pardon Peaceful January 6 Protesters, Not Violent Offenders; Acknowledges Gray Area
Jan 12, 2025, 03:28 PM
Vice President-elect JD Vance has clarified the incoming Trump administration's stance on pardons for participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In an interview on 'Fox News Sunday,' Vance stated that individuals who protested peacefully should be pardoned, particularly those treated harshly by the Department of Justice under Attorney General Merrick Garland. However, he emphasized that those who committed violence on that day 'obviously' should not receive pardons. Vance acknowledged a 'gray area' in some cases, suggesting a nuanced approach to the issue. He stressed the administration's commitment to the 'equal administration of law,' noting that many were 'prosecuted unfairly' and that there is a need to 'rectify' these cases. This position contrasts with broader promises made by President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated a willingness to use his clemency power for many involved in the riot but has not specified who would be excluded.
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