President Donald Trump's actions related to the Jan. 6 insurrection and pardons
President Donald Trump opens up about pardoning Jan. 6 defendants and assassination attempt against him on 'Hannity.' House Democrats and family of fallen Capitol Police officer scold Trump over his actions related to the unrest. Trump granted clemency to rioters, firing prosecutors, and FBI agents. Critics condemn Trump's actions as whitewashing atrocities of Jan. 6 insurrection.
Key Points
- President Trump granted clemency to those charged in the Jan. 6 riot, including those accused of assaulting police officers.
- House Democrats and the family of fallen Capitol Police officer criticized Trump's actions related to the unrest.
- Critics accuse Trump of firing prosecutors and FBI agents for doing their jobs.
- Brian Sicknick's family expressed disappointment over Trump's pardons reopening wounds from his death during the riot.
Cons
- Critics condemn Trump's actions as whitewashing atrocities of Jan. 6 insurrection.