Incoming VP says Violent J6ers Will NOT get Pardons!
JD Vance says those who ‘committed violence’ on Jan. 6 ‘obviously’ shouldn’t be pardoned...
Vice President-elect JD Vance stated that individuals who protested peacefully on Jan. 6, 2021, and were unfairly prosecuted should be pardoned, but those who committed violence should not. Vance emphasized Trump’s commitment to equal justice under the law, noting plans to address perceived injustices and hinting at other first-day priorities like mass deportations.
Statements on Jan. 6 Pardons
JD Vance stated that peaceful protesters on Jan. 6 who were unfairly prosecuted should be pardoned.
He emphasized that individuals who committed violence on that day "obviously" should not be pardoned.
Vance acknowledged a gray area in determining who qualifies for clemency.
Trump has pledged to grant clemency to some Jan. 6 defendants, a move that has sparked controversy.
Commitment to Equal Justice
Vance and Trump are committed to the equal administration of the law.
Vance believes there were individuals prosecuted unfairly under Merrick Garland’s Department of Justice.
He stated that such injustices need to be rectified.
Context and Controversy
This year marked the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riot, which occurred as Congress certified President Biden’s 2020 election victory.
The idea of pardoning Jan. 6 defendants remains controversial, with members of Congress expressing strong opinions around the anniversary.
Trump’s First-Day Priorities
Vance hinted at Trump’s other plans upon returning to the White House, including mass deportations.
GO DEEPER
Vice President-elect JD Vance said peaceful Jan. 6 protesters who were unfairly prosecuted should be pardoned, but not those who committed violence.
Vance acknowledged some gray areas in determining who qualifies for a pardon.
He emphasized that he and President-elect Trump are committed to equal administration of the law.
Vance stated there were individuals prosecuted unfairly and called for rectifying those cases.
Trump has pledged to grant clemency to some Jan. 6 defendants, a controversial stance among members of Congress.
This year marked the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riot during Congress’s certification of Biden’s 2020 victory.
Vance hinted at other first-day plans for Trump’s administration, including mass deportations.