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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters: A New Chapter of Controversy
Caption: Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters: A New Chapter of Controversy. Trump pardons over 1,500 people charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. On his first day back in office, Trump grants sweeping clemency. Over 200 prisoners freed, including those convicted of assaulting police officers. With violent leaders of extremist groups among those pardoned. Federal prosecutors move to dismiss dozens of pending cases. Defendants gather outside jails; supporters celebrate with music and cheers. Trump defends pardons, calls prison conditions “inhumane." Leaders of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys released after long prison sentences. Pardons include over 250 people convicted of assaulting law enforcement. Ashli Babbitt and others remembered; police actions under scrutiny. Experts warn of the long-term impact of rewriting Jan. 6’s narrative. Over 100 police officers were injured defending the Capitol, while Officer Brian Sicknick died after engaging with rioters, and four others later died by suicide. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Donald Trump,Pardons,Jan. 6 Rioters,US Capitol,Controversy,President,Office,Grants,Clemency,Violent leaders,Extremist groups,Police,Died,Suicide,current affairs and politics
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