Vice president-elect JD Vance expressed his stance on the issue of pardoning individuals involved in the violence that occurred on January 6, 2021. Vance emphasized that those who engaged in peaceful protests on that day and were unfairly treated by the Department of Justice should be pardoned. However, he made it clear that individuals who committed acts of violence should not receive pardons, with a slight gray area in between.
Vance highlighted the importance of ensuring the equal administration of law and addressing any instances of unfair prosecution in the aftermath of January 6th. He acknowledged the need to rectify any cases where individuals were prosecuted unjustly.
During the 2024 campaign, former President Trump expressed support for the January 6 movement and indicated that he would consider pardoning all defendants. However, Trump also mentioned concerns about certain individuals who may have gone too far in their actions on that day, leading to a more cautious approach towards issuing pardons.
The impending return of President-elect Trump has already had significant implications on the legal proceedings involving his supporters who participated in the Capitol attack. The ongoing efforts to prosecute and arrest individuals involved in the January 6th events have been disrupted by the potential impact of Trump's decisions regarding pardons.
