President Donald Trump addressed his decision to forgive and ride statements of about 1,500 accused linked to the January 6 Capitol event in 2021, including those convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.
As one of his first national actions, he commuted 14 captives ‘ words and pardoned all individuals convicted of crimes related to the 2021 mob, by signing an executive order. He even instructed the attorney general to reject all pending charges connected to this broad national investigation.
” They’ve served years in jail,” Trump said in response to questions from reporters at the White House about why he pardoned violent criminals. ” They should not have served, and they’ve served years in jail. And killers don’t even go to prison in this region. “
” We pardoned individuals that were treated utterly ill,” he added.
The clemency encompassed people convicted of violent attacks against police officials during the January 6, 2021 Capitol event, when Congress was certifying Joe Biden‘s electoral victory. These clemency extended to individuals who possessed munitions such as stun guns, tasers and hatchets.
Regarding the Oath Keepers, a far-right company, the President described their words as “ridiculous and abnormal” and stated,” these were people that really love our land, so we thought a pardon may be ideal. ” Several Oath Keepers faced seditious conspiracy convictions related to January 6.
The President also addressed various policy matters, including potential Russian sanctions, proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, and immigration policies. He discussed implementing 25 % tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1, citing concerns about illegal border crossings and narcotics trafficking.
Meanwhile, regarding the H-1B visa programme, he expressed a balanced view, acknowledging both perspectives on skilled worker immigration. He also discussed TikTok’s future in the US, suggesting openness to potential acquisition by prominent tech figures like Elon Musk or Larry Ellison.
