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Trump Issues Sweeping Pardons to More Than 1,500 Jan. 6 Rioters

Trump also commuted the sentences of the organizers of the violent mob that threatened the lives of lawmakers, staff and law enforcement officials.

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses.

Trump promised on the campaign trail he would issue pardons for Jan. 6. Evan Vucci/AP

By John T. Seward

January 20, 2025 08:25 p.m.

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