Official presidential pardon announcements or statements from the White House

Trump Announces Major Pardons for January 6, 2021, Capitol Attack Convictions and Political Prisoners

Jan 7, 2025, 05:07 PM

President-Elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue major pardons related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. In multiple statements, Trump confirmed his intention to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the events of that day, stating, "I’ll be making major pardons, yes." He emphasized that he would be reviewing the entire situation surrounding the January 6 defendants, indicating a comprehensive approach to the pardons. This announcement comes as part of Trump's broader agenda following his election victory.