At a rally, Trump suggested he may pardon some charged in the Capitol riot, leaving supporters eager for details on his plans.
Washington: So, Trump was at this big rally, right? He told the crowd that they’d be really happy with his plans for the Jan. 6 folks. He didn’t go into details, but you could feel the excitement in the air.
He mentioned that on his first day in office, he might do something about the “J6 hostages.” That’s what he calls the people charged after the Capitol riot. It’s a hot topic, and he’s got a lot of supporters who are really hoping for pardons.
During his speech, he also promised to release files on some famous assassinations and to clean up the military from what he calls “woke” ideas. But the big question is still about those pardons.
Some of his close allies, like JD Vance and Mike Johnson, have been saying they’re not in favor of pardoning everyone, especially those who got violent. They think it’s important to be careful about who gets a pass.
Even judges are worried about the idea of blanket pardons. One judge, Carl Nichols, who Trump appointed, said it would be really frustrating if everyone involved in the riot got pardoned without a second thought.
Trump’s been a bit all over the place on this. He’s said he’d consider pardoning everyone, but also hinted there might be exceptions. His supporters are really hoping he sticks to his word, though.
Some people charged in the riot are counting on him to come through. One guy, Steve Baker, even said he felt confident he’d be pardoned. Another, Zachary Alam, made a big scene in court demanding a pardon before his sentencing.
With so many people charged, it’s a tricky situation. Over 600 of them are facing serious charges, and if Trump only pardons non-violent offenders, it could get complicated. The Justice Department is still moving forward with cases, so it’s all up in the air.
