Vance Declares Jan. 6 Rioters Who Committed Violence Shouldn’t Be Pardoned

Washington: So, JD Vance, the Vice President-elect, is making it clear that he believes anyone who was violent during the Capitol riot shouldn’t get a pardon. He said this during an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” Vance pointed out that it’s pretty straightforward: if you protested peacefully, you might deserve a pardon, but if you were violent, then no way.

Trump, on the other hand, has been saying he’ll consider pardoning some of the rioters right when he takes office. He mentioned that he thinks these folks have been through a lot, but he’ll have to look at each case individually.

Since the riot, over 1,500 people have faced federal charges. Many were just charged with minor offenses for entering the Capitol, but others, including leaders of extremist groups, faced serious charges like seditious conspiracy.

Vance has been defending some of these individuals for a while now. He responded to critics who think he’s not doing enough to help them. He reassured everyone that he cares about those who might have been treated unfairly in court. It’s a complicated situation, and he’s trying to navigate it carefully.