The recent CPAC gathering marked a significant moment for pardoned January 6 rioters, who were celebrated as heroes by conservative attendees following Donald Trump's clemency grants. While a panel discussion underscored their newfound solidarity, broader public opinion remains largely against pardoning such individuals. A recent poll revealed that over 80% of Americans oppose pardons for violent offenders. Entries from pardoned rioters depicted the event as a celebration of their perceived vindication, contrasting sharply with prevailing views outside of the conservative base.
The J6ers are here at CPAC! said former Trump strategist Steve Bannon on Thursday, drawing raucous cheers at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
At a panel discussion on Friday called The J6 sham, conservative commentator Julie Kelly thanked Trump for the pardons and tapped into a growing sense of solidarity among those who stormed the Capitol and their supporters.
A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll found that more than 80% of Americans oppose pardons for those convicted of violent crimes, and a little over half disagree with pardons for nonviolent offenders.
For many of them, this year's CPAC represented a moment of vindication. We became celebrities here. It's weird, said Brian Mock, who was convicted of six felonies and five misdemeanors.
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