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November 29 Poll Shows Majority Expect President-elect Trump to Pardon January 6th Rioters

Nov 29, 2024, 02:37 AM

A recent Politico/Morning Consult poll indicates that a majority of Americans believe President-elect Donald Trump will pardon individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riots. The survey, released on November 29, 2024, reveals that most voters find it 'somewhat' or 'very' likely that Trump will take this action upon assuming office in January. This sentiment reflects a significant portion of the electorate's expectations regarding Trump's potential decisions concerning the January 6th defendants.