Former January 6 Committee Chairman Thompson Statement on President Trump Pardoning Over 1500 Criminals

Washington, D.C. –  Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), former Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, released the following statement on President Trump pardoning over 1500 criminals who were involved in the attack on the Capitol:

“With these pardons and grants of clemency, President Trump has started his second term just like he finished his first: with lawless contempt for our justice system and our democracy. Many of these criminals were convicted of violent crimes against law enforcement. All have been found guilty or pleaded guilty of crimes against the United States - and all tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power on January 6 in servitude to Donald Trump and the Big Lie. To be clear, none were solely protesting or expressing their First Amendment rights.  None are victims and none are hostages.

“Donald Trump will never be allowed to rewrite history of January 6, 2021. Donald Trump, his enablers, and all those who broke the law that day will never be able to erase the stain of their dishonor. History will remember.”

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