Lots of January 6th discussions of possible Trump pardons of Jan 6 defendants
The day after Donald Trump was elected to serve a second term in the Oval Office, I asked in this post “How might Prez-Elect Trump operationalize his promise to pardon January 6 defendants?”. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a lot of press outlets are focusing on this notable clemency question on January 6, 2025. Here is just a partial round-up of new pieces on this front:
From the AP, “Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint“
From CBS News, “4 years after Capitol attack, Jan. 6 cases hang in the balance with Trump pardons on the horizon“
From The Guardian, “Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?“
From USA Today, “Will Donald Trump pardon January 6 Capitol rioters? Here’s what he has said“
From the Wall Street Journal, “Trump’s Pardon Promise for Jan. 6 Rioters: Does it include the ex-meth trafficker who brought a metal baton and swung it at police?“
From the Washington Post, “The fate of nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants depends on Donald Trump“
With exactly two weeks to go before Inauguration Day, I am wondering if January 20, 2025 might prove historic with two presidents granting clemency on that day. I am certainly expecting incoming Prez Trump to use his clemency power on first first day back in office, and Prez Biden might be reasonably expected to make use of his clemency power on his last day in office. Interesting times.
A few of many recent related posts:
- How might Prez-Elect Trump operationalize his promise to pardon January 6 defendants?
- Fascinating account of concerns and chatter over Prez-Elect Trump’s pardon plans for Jan 6 defendants
- Prez-Elect Donald Trump already getting notable clemency requests amid lots of expectations
- Another report on how pardon possibilities are impacting Jan 6 prosecutions
- Imagining better clemency traditions than turkey pardons and lame-duck frenzies
- Prez-Elect Trump reiterates pledge to grant Jan 6 pardons on “first day” in office
- Recording of DEPC panel on “President Biden’s Pardon Legacy and the Future of the Federal Clemency Power”