Trump to Pardon Nonviolent Jan. 6 Rioters, Start Deportations, and Boost Oil Production

Dec 12, 2024, 05:53 PM

President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced plans to begin pardoning individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol within the first hour of his presidency. In an interview with Time magazine, Trump stated that he would focus on those who committed nonviolent acts, asserting that many of them have suffered enough. He also intends to initiate mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and increase oil production. Trump's comments came during a wide-ranging discussion where he criticized President Biden's policies and hinted at potential changes in education, transgender rights, and foreign policy, including his views on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.