Former President Plans to Release January 6th Defendants
Former President Donald Trump recently announced that if he were to win the upcoming election, his top priority would be to release individuals charged and convicted in connection to the January 6th Capitol Attack.
Trump’s Bold Pledge on Truth Social
On his Truth Social account, Trump boldly declared, “My first actions as your next president will be to close the border, DRILL, BABY, DRILL and free the January 6th hostages who are wrongfully imprisoned!” This statement marks the first time he explicitly stated his intention to prioritize the release of January 6th suspects on day one of his presidency.
Promises to Free January 6th ‘Hostages’
Trump has repeatedly urged President Joe Biden to release the January 6th suspects, indicating that he would potentially pardon many of them if elected in November. He consistently refers to the defendants as “hostages,” a description that the White House has strongly criticized.
Legal Ramifications of the Capitol Riot
Since the January 6th, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, nearly 500 individuals have been sentenced to incarceration, with over 950 convictions secured by prosecutors. Moreover, more than 1,350 people have been charged in connection to the attack.
Trump’s Controversial Vow on Pardons
Last year, Trump promised to pardon a significant number of January 6th defendants early in his term, highlighting the president’s authority to pardon and commute federal sentences upon taking office. This pledge coincided with allegations that four Trump White House aides had tampered with crucial evidence before a House committee investigating the Capitol attack.
Looming Legal Challenges for Trump
Despite his promises, Trump is facing legal challenges himself, having been indicted in August for charges related to his actions on January 6th. These charges include conspiracy to defraud the country and obstructing an official proceeding, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com
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