Trump pardons 1,500 capitol riot convicts in historic move
Trump’s executive order has reignited fierce political debate, with legal representatives of those convicted expressing hope for their imminent release.
KATHMANDU: Shortly after taking office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump issued a sweeping pardon for approximately 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots.
The riots, which erupted following Trump’s defeat in the 2020 presidential election, saw his supporters storming the Capitol, leading to chaos and widespread condemnation.
Trump’s executive order has reignited fierce political debate, with legal representatives of those convicted expressing hope for their imminent release.
Outside the Washington D.C. jail, large crowds of Trump supporters gathered, anticipating the freedom of their fellow allies.
In his inaugural address late Monday night, Trump declared the beginning of what he termed a “Golden Era” for America, promising unity and prosperity under his leadership. His bold move marks the first major decision of his unprecedented return to the presidency.
