Trump re-pardons a Jan. 6 defendant to erase unrelated gun conviction, and it’s certainly a development that raises a lot of eyebrows. It’s hard not to notice the layers of complexity and potential implications that come with this action. We’re talking about a situation where a pardon was essentially doubled down on. The original pardon related to the defendant’s involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. This is what you would expect. However, this re-pardon is aimed at wiping away a completely separate conviction – a firearms charge that stemmed from a different set of circumstances. It’s a bit like giving someone a “get out of jail free” card twice, even when the initial card should have been sufficient.… Continue reading
The BBC is facing accusations of another misleading edit of Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech, predating a similar controversy with the Panorama documentary. A 2022 Newsnight segment presented Trump’s words, including “we fight like hell,” in a way that suggested the statement immediately preceded the Capitol riots. Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney criticized the clip, stating it spliced together different parts of the speech. The BBC has responded by stating it is looking into the matter, while Trump’s legal team has accused the BBC of defamation.
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Taake, previously charged with sex crimes in Texas, was convicted of assaulting a police officer at the Capitol with bear spray and a whip during the January 6th riots. Despite the severity of his actions, which occurred while he was out on bond, Taake’s time served for the January 6th charges was credited toward his earlier sex crimes due to a blanket pardon, resulting in a significantly reduced sentence. He displayed no remorse for his actions and denied responsibility. His actions at the Capitol were deemed violent and not protected by the First Amendment.
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John Banuelos, a supporter of Donald Trump who fired a gun at the U.S. Capitol during the January 6th attack, was arrested in October on charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault in Illinois. He was previously identified as the individual who fired a weapon at the Capitol, and later fatally stabbed a man in Salt Lake City in July 2021, though he was not charged. Banuelos predicted in court that Donald Trump would be elected and pardon Jan. 6 rioters. The Justice Department moved to dismiss the case on January 21, 2025, after Trump took office.
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Following the January 6th Capitol attack, then-President Trump’s team has been in conflict with various media outlets, including the BBC, over their reporting. The controversy stems from the BBC’s editing of a speech Trump gave before the riot, in which he urged his supporters to “fight like hell.” Despite the availability of the full speech, Trump’s camp has criticized the BBC, which echoes the sentiment that the media has portrayed “fake news.” This backlash highlights the challenges of reporting on Trump, where any criticism is seen as bias.
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Following the January 6th insurrection, former Trump aide Stephen Miller suggested that federal law enforcement could arrest Democrats, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who impede ICE operations. Miller stated that any state or local official obstructing federal immigration law enforcement could face criminal charges, including obstruction of justice and seditious conspiracy, while asserting ICE officers have federal immunity. This threat and the immunity claim were met with backlash, as Trump has previously called for the imprisonment of Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, while also attempting to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicagoland area. These statements follow Pritzker’s appearance on Fox News where he criticized Trump’s actions and potential electoral interference, prompting the deputy chief of staff’s response.
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According to recently published notes from Mike Pence’s day planner, Donald Trump berated Pence, calling him a “wimp” for refusing to overturn the 2020 election results. The notes, included in Jonathan Karl’s new book, detail the phone call between Trump and Pence on January 6, 2021, where Trump expressed his disapproval of Pence’s decision to certify the election. The notes also reveal Trump’s apparent anger, with an emoji drawn next to a comment. The special counsel Jack Smith planned to use the notes as evidence, but the case was dismissed.
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The revelation of Mike Pence’s never-before-published notes, as reported in a new book, offers critical evidence in the case against Donald Trump. The notes, including an “angry face” emoji doodle, offer a peek into the tense moments surrounding the January 6th events and the former President’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The book suggests that these notes, along with other pieces of evidence, strengthen the arguments against Trump.
One of the key elements emerging from the book is the alleged pressure Trump put on Pence. It’s reported that Trump told Pence that he would be perceived as a “wimp” if he didn’t cooperate in overturning the election results.… Continue reading
In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump called for the prosecution of several Biden administration officials, including Jack Smith, Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, and Lisa Monaco, over their alleged involvement in the investigation into the 2020 election. Trump claimed these officials were involved in an operation that spied on members of Congress and rigged the election, though the documents he referenced are unclear. This call for prosecution comes after the Senate Judiciary Committee released documents revealing the FBI’s analysis of phone records of Republican members of Congress during the investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Trump has previously expressed animosity towards Smith, and other GOP members have requested the Department of Justice investigate him.
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Moynihan, convicted for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot, was captured on video breaching security and searching Senate documents, even expressing a desire to use them against perceived enemies. Despite being sentenced to nearly two years in prison, he was released due to a pardon from Donald Trump. However, Moynihan has been rearrested, becoming the first pardoned rioter to face new charges related to alleged political violence. Other January 6th participants granted clemency have also encountered legal issues since their release.
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Stephen Miller’s Threat to Arrest Illinois Governor Pritzker Sparks Outrage
Following the January 6th insurrection, former Trump aide Stephen Miller suggested that federal law enforcement could arrest Democrats, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who impede ICE operations. Miller stated that any state or local official obstructing federal immigration law enforcement could face criminal charges, including obstruction of justice and seditious conspiracy, while asserting ICE officers have federal immunity. This threat and the immunity claim were met with backlash, as Trump has previously called for the imprisonment of Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, while also attempting to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicagoland area. These statements follow Pritzker’s appearance on Fox News where he criticized Trump’s actions and potential electoral interference, prompting the deputy chief of staff’s response.
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