Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency
Republican senators struggled to defend Donald Trump’s decision to commute and pardon hundreds of January 6 protesters including those who were charged and convicted of crimes against police officers,
GOP senators react to Jan. 6 pardons: From disagreement to denial
Here’s what Republican senators told ABC News after President Donald Trump issued pardons for Jan. 6 violent offenders.
Trump's January 6 Pardons Draw Pushback from Vulnerable GOP Senators
Two of the most vulnerable Republican senators ahead of the 2026 midterms voiced pushback to President Donald Trump 's sweeping pardons of January 6 defendants on Tuesday. Trump issued pardons for those convicted of crimes during the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol building as one of his first actions in office on Monday.
'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were particularly critical of the pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers, while others declined to defend Trump's move.
Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters
Many Republican senators say they do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people who assaulted police officers, broke into the building or committed other crimes related to the Jan.
Republicans Suddenly Illiterate After Trump’s January 6 Pardons
Republicans are bending over backward to excuse Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists.
GOP senator criticizes Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) criticized President Trump’s decision to commute the sentences or pardon a vast swath of Jan. 6 rioters.
Jan. 6 Defendants Leave Prison as Trump’s Broad Pardons Draw Sharp Reactions
Some Republicans voiced concerns about the decision to clear people convicted of violent offenses.
Republicans choke on defense of Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 rioters. Could it be shame?
Rachel Maddow looks at the stammering and squirming by Republican members of Congress who are on record opposing the pardoning of January 6th rioters who were convicted of acts of violence against police,
Why Trump Could Regret His Jan. 6 Pardons
Even though President Donald Trump had vowed to deliver pardons to those who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol, his sweeping clemency for roughly 1,500 people was stunning. The recipients of Trump’s incredible generosity included Enrique Tarrio,
January 6 defendants and supporters welcome news of pardons after Trump's executive order
At a Washington, D.C. detention facility Jan. 6 defendants and supporters welcomed the news of pardons from President Trump while experts worry about criminal histories.
Ex-Miami GOP executive pardoned in Jan. 6 attacks, three weeks before going to prison
After receiving a pardon from President Trump, Gabriel Garcia cut off his ankle monitor at a watch party in Doral.
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From ‘RELEASE THEM NOW!’ to ‘disgusting and wrong’ — Colorado’s congress members reaction to Jan. 6 pardons
CPR News asked our delegation to weigh in on the decision to end all penalties for those who stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Republican Leaders Once Thought January 6 Was ‘Tragic’
Republicans used to denounce the violent insurrectionists of January 6. Their rhetoric is no longer operative.