Trump to Pardon Hundreds of January 6 Defendants Within Hours, Sources Say

Jan 20, 2025, 07:15 PM

President Donald Trump is preparing to issue a sweeping series of pardons for individuals charged in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to sources cited by ABC News and CNN. The clemency, expected to be issued within hours, includes pardons for nonviolent offenders and commutations for those convicted of more serious offenses, including violent attacks against law enforcement. The administration has reportedly prepared a list of those who will receive clemency, potentially affecting hundreds of his supporters convicted in connection with the Capitol riot.