President Donald Trump issued sweeping pardons to over 1,500 individuals linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, a move that surprised aides and allies due to its broad scope. Trump previously promised a nuanced approach. Monday's pardons extended clemency to individuals convicted of both nonviolent and violent crimes, including those who assaulted police officers. The decision faced criticism from law enforcement, former prosecutors, and Republican lawmakers while garnering support from Trump’s MAGA base and allies. Trump defended the pardons as lenient and just, citing the harsh prison conditions many had endured.
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