aubiefifty 16,822 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected SOO RIN KIM and LALEE IBSSA Tue, March 12, 2024 at 1:42 PM CDT·2 min read 1.2k Former President Donald Trump says one of his first acts if elected to a second term would be to "free" people convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, whom Trump continues to claim are "wrongfully imprisoned." He made that promise, presumably about using the presidential pardon power, on his social media platform on Monday night. It's the latest example of how he has repeatedly defended those charged and convicted of crimes for their conduct at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump didn't specify how many of the rioters he would pardon, though he said last year that "I am inclined to pardon many of them. I can't say for every single one, because a couple of them, probably they got out of control." The Department of Justice announced last week that, to date, nearly 1,400 people have been arrested and charged in connection with Jan. 6, with nearly 800 of them pleading guilty. Of those charged, 127 people are accused of using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer, according to the DOJ. Nearly 500 of the defendants have received prison sentences so far, though most of those sentenced to periods of incarceration will have already been released by January 2025, when Trump would return to the White House if reelected. MORE: Special counsel probe uncovers new details about Trump's inaction on Jan. 6: Sources Trump has downplayed the violence that ensued that day, referring to the defendants as "J6 hostages," calling for their release and appearing at fundraisers supporting them. At recent events, right before Trump walks on stage, his campaign has been playing "Justice for All" by the so-called "J6 Prison Choir" -- a group of men incarcerated for their roles on Jan. 6 -- singing the "Star Spangled Banner" as Trump recites the Pledge of Allegiance. MORE: Trump and co-defendants should post bond for full $464 million judgment, NY attorney general says PHOTO: FILE - An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (Leah Millis/Reuters, FILE) The DOJ continues to arrest additional defendants accused of committing violence at the Capitol on a near-daily basis. Among those that have received the highest sentences for their involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol attack are former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, sentenced to 22 years in prison, far-right group Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes, sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy, Peter Schwartz of Pennsylvania who was sentenced to more than 14 years, including on assault and civil disorder, and retired New York City police officer Thomas Webster, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison after assaulting a Washington, D.C., officer that day. The Biden campaign criticized Trump's latest support for Jan. 6 defendants, claiming he's "encouraging political violence" to "hold on to power." "The American people haven't forgotten the violent attack at our Capitol on January 6 – they know Trump is too dangerous to be let anywhere near the Oval Office again, and they'll turn out to protect our democracy and keep Trump out of the White House this November," Biden campaign spokesperson Sarafina Chitika wrote in a statement. ABC News' Libby Cathey and Alexander Mallin contributed to this report. Trump promises to 'free' Jan. 6 rioters on first day back in White House if reelected originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,393 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 The Republican Party - from Trump on down - have become enemies of democracy. Who would have dreamed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 4,980 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,135 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) Beating and assaulting police, looting and trashing the Capitol building, bringing Molotov cocktails and guns to DC, spreading fecal matter all over the place. Yeah.... Trump isn't lying when he says a 'few of them got out of hand' lol. Edited March 13 by CoffeeTiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,822 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 25 minutes ago, CoffeeTiger said: Beating and assaulting police, looting and trashing the Capitol building, bringing Molotov cocktails and guns to DC, spreading fecal matter all over the place. Yeah.... Trump isn't lying when he says a 'few of them got out of hand' lol. hell they wanted to hang pence.........and i am not sure but i think trump started that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,135 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 minutes ago, aubiefifty said: hell they wanted to hang pence.........and i am not sure but i think trump started that as well? After Pence decided to follow the constitution instead of following direct orders from Trump, they definitely weren't friends anymore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftfield 2,617 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, CoffeeTiger said: After Pence decided to follow the constitution instead of following direct orders from Trump, they definitely weren't friends anymore. Definitely nailed Trump's 6-year old mentality. "Awwww, c'mon, Mike...if you do it I'll be your best friend." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creed 1,641 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Stupid is as Stupid does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,822 Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, creed said: Stupid is as Stupid does. ok we can be friends again............um not that we were not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creed 1,641 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, aubiefifty said: ok we can be friends again............um not that we were not. Trump is an idiot. Does that get me to BFF status 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 4,980 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Maybe they’ll give him a loan. No one else will. https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/trump-464-million-dollar-bond/index.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU9377 4,977 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 The man's former V.P. won't vote for him. His former AG says he shouldn't be anywhere near the White House, plus 24 other people that he appointed in his last term believe he is unstable and not suited to be in the White House, but the problem isn't Trump. OK, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,393 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 5 hours ago, auburnatl1 said: Maybe they’ll give him a loan. No one else will. https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/trump-464-million-dollar-bond/index.html Please, send Donald - your redeemer - your money!!!! He's the only thing between you and those baby eating Democrats. Remember, It'll will be you next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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