President Trump recently justified his decision to grant blanket pardons to over 1,500 individuals charged in relation to the January 6 Capitol attack, describing their sentences as "ridiculous and excessive." In his remarks from the White House, he noted that many had already endured prolonged incarceration. Among those pardoned was Enrique Tarrio, the ex-chairman of the Proud Boys. Additionally, he contrasted his actions with those of President Biden, who he accused of granting pardons to politically motivated prosecutions, redirecting criticism about his own decisions regarding the pardons.
President Trump defended his decision to grant blanket pardons to over 1,500 people facing prosecution for the January 6 Capitol attack, calling their sentences "ridiculous and excessive."
Trump stated that many individuals pardoned had already served significant time, prompting his decision for pardon due to perceived unfair treatment in contrast to violent offenders.
In evading criticism, Trump claimed that murderers often receive no sentences, while supporters of his face harsh prosecution, redirecting scrutiny towards Biden's pardons.
Trump criticized Biden's last-minute pardons for Jan. 6 committee members as political, suggesting they were for "criminals," in an attempt to shift focus back on his own actions.
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