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Judge Allows Release of Jack Smith’s January 6th Report on Trump

A judge has ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can release Jack Smith’s final report on his January 6th case against Donald Trump. This decision comes after a period of legal wrangling, and it represents a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the former president and the events leading up to and during the Capitol riot.

The ruling clears the path for the public to finally access the details of Smith’s investigation into Trump’s alleged actions in the lead-up to and during the January 6th insurrection. This has been a highly anticipated event, with many eagerly awaiting the release of the report to understand the full scope of the findings.… Continue reading

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Jan. 6 Victims Feel Betrayed as Trump Rewrites History

Following President Trump’s reelection, victims of the January 6th Capitol riot express feelings of betrayal as he characterizes the rioters as “political prisoners” and advocates for their pardons. Trump’s actions, including playing a jailhouse rendition of the national anthem by Jan. 6th defendants at a campaign rally, are deeply upsetting to those who suffered injuries, including Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, who required surgeries and early retirement due to the violence. The minimization of the attack, described by the Justice Department as domestic terrorism, is compounded by Republican lawmakers downplaying the event’s severity and the possibility of pardons for those convicted of assaulting officers. This disregard for the officers’ sacrifices and the rewriting of history surrounding the event leaves victims feeling abandoned and unheard.

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