Trump pardons approximately 1500 J6 defendants: On his first evening back in the Oval Office after being sworn in, President Donald Trump began signing a series of high-profile pardons and executive orders, marking a swift start to his second term.
Trump granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals prosecuted under the Justice Department during President Joe Biden’s administration. He also revealed that six additional commutations were under consideration, with the hope of finalizing them promptly.
🚨 President Trump has pardoned approximately 1500 January 6th political prisoners of the Biden era pic.twitter.com/LwL2S7l5Ft
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 21, 2025
Trump addressed the public earlier in the day at Capital One Arena, pledging to deliver on his campaign promises and reverse policies he characterized as unjust. “We’re going to release our great hostages who didn’t do stuff wrong,” he declared to an enthusiastic crowd.
Trump pointed to perceived double standards in the justice system, citing events in cities like Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis where significant unrest occurred, claiming those involved faced little to no accountability.
“All they want to do is go after the J6 hostages,” Trump said, referencing individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol events.