A Presidential pardon is an official forgiveness of a crime, preventing or mitigating legal consequences for the individual(s) granted it. The January 6 Capitol attack involved individuals who were charged with various offenses in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol. Proponents argue that pardons could help heal national divisions, noting that many participants were motivated by political beliefs and may have been misled. They see pardons as an act of mercy that could reduce tension. Opponents argue that granting pardons would undermine accountability, signal that politically motivated violence can be excused, and erode the rule of law by removing consequences for serious offenses.
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
No
the argument against pardoning individuals involved in the January 6 events often centers on the principals of accountability and the rules of law.
@AOCforprez28Progressive4mos4MO
There is something wrong if you think violent offenders and even felons returing and endagering commmunities and other people
@ISIDEWITH5mos5MO
Yes
@AOCforprez28Progressive4mos4MO
We can not have people on our streets who have attacked a federal building and attempted to injure officers and damage the deomcratic act of voting
@B2JNN9V5mos5MO
Non-violent protesters should be pardoned, but violent protestors should not. Hold Antifa, BLM, and other riots groups to the same standard.
@Dry550Independent 5mos5MO
No, that’s setting a dangerous precedent that criminals can be excused so long as you point your violence at politics, it undermines rule of law and it does undermine accountability
They should re-evaluated. If what they did during the riot wasn't violent, then yes. I also think every prisoner should be re-evaluated if they didn't commit a violent crime.
@B3H228V4mos4MO
An act of insurrection is a form of treason, and shouldn't be permitted due to their political bias.
@B2KM9YM5mos5MO
This is a tough one. one could argue entrapment, but is hard to prove. i don't think full pardons are the correct move but reduced sentencing. yes they did wrong so they need to be reprimanded. but not made an example from. the US citizens need to know they still have a voice and a say so in matters but not be scared to speak up. Proper channels need to be setup to promote opinions outside of the voting system and congress.
@B2KSJBF5mos5MO
No, and, by law, the charges or convictions of treason or insurrection should be ineligible for pardons
@B2KP3YC5mos5MO
Only the ones who didn't cause harm to law enforcement/other officials, and the ones who didn't cause over 1000$ in property damage.
@B2KGDTJ5mos5MO
Depending on what role they played and as long as they did not injure anyone, yes they should be granted presidential pardons.
@B2KC7T8 5mos5MO
I do not understand why people would have gotten angry enough to become violent. I think before I have an opinion I should understand the perspectives of others first. People usually get violent when they are protecting themselves from something. However, if the reasoning behind the violence was purely just lack of emotional control, they should be punished.
@B2KW47V 5mos5MO
The sentences should be commuted on a case-by-case basis. Not everyone should have their sentence commuted.
@B2KLDV35mos5MO
it depends on the lengths that they went on that day I believe some who destroyed things should not be pardoned while I belive that not everyone there should be in trouble.
@B2KV22Y5mos5MO
It depends on the individuals, if they tried to attack the Capitol, assault the police officers, kill politicians, or they tried to stop the violence
@B2KMBQM5mos5MO
I think those in the capital attack should be held responsible for the lives that were lost and those who were injured, however i also think that whatever the punishment is, it should not completely alter there life.
@B2KSB4P5mos5MO
I think yes and no, yes because it could reduce the violence but I n other stances it could potentially increase more violence if those same people/group is misled.
@B2KRLYB5mos5MO
They felt their rights were not protected. Perhaps the right to a fair vote. It’s their civic duty to overthrow a government that way. Yet due to this 2 party system, that will never happen.
@B5X7XWR1wk1W
That is the President's decision, but personally, I do not think they deserve to be pardoned. I think they are convicted terrorists who deserve to be punished.
@B5VZ5Z82wks2W
The Capitol is public property. So as long as they didn't commit a violent crime, they should receive a Presidential pardon.
@B5VLC98 2wks2W
Only non-violent protesters who were caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time should be pardoned, not anyone who committed acts of violence or vandalism
@B5VFVTC2wks2W
Only if they were trespassing. But if they were actively breaking in and planning to kill people, then they shouldn’t get pardons.
@B5TPPBN3wks3W
No, they are traitors to the US and deserve to be punished for treason for going against the intentions of the Founding Fathers.
@B5T8FYF3wks3W
Yes, but only if they didn’t commit any violent offenses during the time they spent within the capital building. So as long as they didn’t hurt anyone.
@B5T6WQ6 3wks3W
No. Politically motivated violence should never be excused, whether it's from the left or the right.
@B5SKRLR3wks3W
as a republican i can state that 'a few of them'got what they deserved rightfully so,but a vast majority were unfairly treated
@B5SH45HProgressive3wks3W
No, however, the president has the power to grant pardons whether or not I think the pardoned person(s) should receive that pardon.
@B5SB5YV 3wks3W
No, they are domestic terrorists and insurrectionists, and Donald Trump should be impeached and jailed for attempting a self-coup.
@B5SBQDM3wks3W
No, and politicians that pardon such criminals should themselves be impeached and charged with felonies.
@B5MHMVC1mo1MO
No, because while it should be legal to revolt against the government for injustice against the people, the election of Joe Biden in 2020 was free and fair
@B5KYFW91mo1MO
Having looked into this issue I believe that were were individuals who were subject to abuse as related to the prosecution of J6ers, particularly among those who were subject to being held extended periods of time without trial, or subject to unjust solitary confinement. These cases seemed especially prevalent within the confines of the D. C. Jail. I think the blanket pardon of all involved was a mistake. That being said, it happened, so this is a moot point.
@B5FCG4P2mos2MO
No, everyone who instigated it or participated in it should all be punished for terrorism and treason.
@B5DT9MKIndependent2mos2MO
No, but I also respect the executive branch's right to provide such pardons and do not think that power should be limited
@B5DN8N52mos2MO
No, I don't believe they should, but I respect that the executive branch has precedent over such decisions
@B58QPJR2mos2MO
No, but the those who participated in the George Floyd riots should be found and prosecuted to the same degree (if not higher).
@B58FKBY2mos2MO
No, they should be given due process to see if they acted violently and illegally to determine whether or not they should be punished.
@B56VPVT2mos2MO
Only if they were one of the peaceful protesters (if there were any) and not someone who broke the law.
@B568RBG2mos2MO
I say no, and the reason is that it could've stayed a peaceful protest, but they allowed it to go too far.
No, they are traitors and insurrectionists. Pardoning them will only embolden future attacks on US democracy.
@B545KYK 2mos2MO
Discretionary. By and large, of course not. There are individual cases where I would consider acquittal and clemency. The idea of a protest by the people in the house of the people is admirable; only that many of the participants were rioters rather than protesters, armed and with the intention of carrying out a violent coup. A violation of national security and political protocol is necessary in times of great upheaval or injustice--I happen to disagree that the results of the 2020 election were a great injustice to Donald Trump and his supporters, but on principle I'm not entirely opposed to the act.
@B52DWYM2mos2MO
Those who committed violent against persons and/or property, especially law enforcement, should not be pardoned.
@B4Z8WVS2mos2MO
I think that the January 6th attack was blown out of proportion. It was not an insurrection like the democrats said. Be that as it may: many of them were in a place where they shouldn't have been, and they did rush the capital building, and they should be held accountable in some way.
@B4YKFQR2mos2MO
Yes and issue apologies to them for not giving them a fair trial and reparations for the time they spent imprisoned unfairly.
@B4XBT9RRepublican 2mos2MO
Only those who never entered the Capitol and were never violent. Many were people who were there peacefully. Those who were violent and harmed others should remain in jail.
@B4WYC6R 2mos2MO
No, but they should be charged with things such as: inciting to riot, breaking and entering, burglary, or other such relative charges related to any actions of illegal entry to a private facility in that led p to and contributed to being a party to the death of a fellow American.
@B4WNP8Y2mos2MO
Those individuals that did not commit an act of violence and were merely present should be granted Presidential pardons.
@B4VYGRK2mos2MO
Yes, because I believe most were overcharged and/or have served the time they should have been sentenced too. I do believe some should have gotten jail time but not as much as they did.
@B4VRSFHRepublican2mos2MO
I think they should give them a last warning, but not be punished, for trying to reform the government. They all should also be put on a government watch list.
@B4VKL9R2mos2MO
No, the law should hold those responsible for the attack on the Capitol on January 6th accountable. To pardon them would be to compromise justice and create a risky precedent
@B4TR6CX2mos2MO
Only the proven violent ones, I think there were to many innocents that got a cruel and unusually punishment. Those ones should get pardoned
@B4RRGW43mos3MO
No what they did was an act of treason, those charged as well as president Trump should be charged with treason and be sentenced with the punishment fitting the crime
@B4QKKYW3mos3MO
Yes, but not because I agree with the message that the January 6 Capitol attack created, but because I believe pardoning is a right the president is allowed to have due to the constitution.
@B4LJTTD 3mos3MO
The people who were only viewers of the Jan 6th Capitol attack should be pardoned but people involved with any vandalization and theft should not be pardoned.
@B4ML2J93mos3MO
Those who were violent and broke laws should not be granted pardons. Those who were there to protest, while I disagree with them, have the constitutional right to protest peacefully.
@B4MD8Y93mos3MO
If anyone abused a officer, then they deserve punishment. But most have been held for years already.
@B4LV7D73mos3MO
Yes, except for the ones that actually trespassed on Capitol property and committed acts of vandalism.
@86ZDHQ7Independent 3mos3MO
Some should because of their obvious participation however many people were observers and still had charges filed and prosecuted - those people should be pardoned
@mdemars88 3mos3MO
Those charged in this attack had their day in court before a judge. They shouldn't be given Presidential pardons.
@B4L3KBH3mos3MO
Not as a bloc, they should be granted pardons individually if there is evidence they are being unfairly treated.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
If they physically assaulted police then no but if they were at the event and they didn't use violence to break into the capitol building then yes
@B4KC8MT3mos3MO
Only for those who did not participate in violent behavior and they should still be put on probation and required to do community service
@B4HFPHH3mos3MO
i think those being volent and destroying property should be investigated, but i also believe all people being violent and destroying property during protests should be punished. for example, the people looting and rioting during covid, and BLM protest should be investigated as well.
@B4H2CGF3mos3MO
did the government held the BLM rioters accountable? if not, lower (not pardon) those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack
@B4GCVY53mos3MO
Regardless, the criminals who actually killed people during the time should be given the death penalty in order to reduce overpopulation.
@B4FP9HB3mos3MO
Intent. Protest against potential voting manipulation should be recognized as in the best interest of a free society. However, violence should not be tolerated.
@B4FCJW4Republican3mos3MO
Those who were peaceful, yes. Those who rioted, no. However, they should all have rights to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments for the sake of the constitution, freedom, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4F4QMTRepublican3mos3MO
The people who tried to put an attack on the white house should still be in jail no matter who pardons them.
@B4DBTCZ3mos3MO
Most should not be given pardons.. definitely, but if an old lady just walked in the capitol.. I don't really see her as a felon.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
The ones who were peaceful, yes. The ones who rioted and got violent, no, for the sake of law and order. Also, all of them should still be granted access to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th amendments for the sake of the constitution, freedom, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.
@B4CSCQ2Independent3mos3MO
Yes, provided they are given a fair trial in investigation. Also issue an apology to those who were wrongfully convicted if they were found innocent and still imprisoned.
@B4BPKTX 3mos3MO
No, except for solely trespassing crimes after the initial riot broke through and no insurrectionist materials surfaced in discovery
@B49NVRX3mos3MO
they should not have done what they did, but they should not be charged with such heavy charges charge them wit things like tresspassing instead of things like treason
@B49MQSR3mos3MO
Perhaps, but President Trump has a vested interest in pardoning them and so it should be another president who does it. (Just like Biden should not have pardoned his own allies)
@B495GHC3mos3MO
Only the ones that were peaceful and exercising their right to a peaceful assembly. However, the ones that beat police officers should not.
@B46WYB53mos3MO
Only those who commited non-physically violent crimes. 3 years is more than enough time for trespassing.
@B46QNFT3mos3MO
If they were convicted and clearly without a doubt are guilty of trespassing and/or destruction, they should NOT.
@B4283T24mos4MO
Only those who committed a major crime should be punished, not the ones who were peacefully protesting.
@B3ZYM5D4mos4MO
Yes to those who peacefully protested and no to those who rioted and got violent for the sake of Law and Order; all of them however for the sake of freedom, the constitution, weak government, checks and balances, and federalism have rights to attorneys and fair trials
@B3ZM9J64mos4MO
There should be sufficient evidence that states the protesters committed illegal activity. I would say it varies.
@B3XDQHPConstitution4mos4MO
President shouldn’t have blanket pardon powers but since he doesn’t, it depends on the crimes committed and whether true due process was afforded
@B3XD7964mos4MO
No, it shows we tolerate domestic terrorism and grown people throwing tantrums because they don't get what they want.
@B3X26PD4mos4MO
No, the attack could have ended up with harm coming to high level governmental officials. Some of the assailents in the attack were armed militia members.
@B3WZHPS4mos4MO
It depends on whether the person was behaving in a violent manner or just "walking through the Capital."
@B3WS8Y2Libertarian4mos4MO
depends on how strong each case is. The most violent should be held, the least should prob be released.
@6L3XVCXProgressive 4mos4MO
they should be charged with the crimes they have commited there appears to be wrongs to by them and to them
@B3TXZ3H4mos4MO
No, and every person involved should be executed. Anyone that sympathizes with them should be detained.
@B356XXR4mos4MO
No and they should be either life sentenced or hanged for treason as what they did put a democratic government in jeopardy and threatened several lives.
@B34MFZD5mos5MO
Yes because 99.9% of them didn’t nothing wrong other then walk into the capitol so yes they should be pardoned
@B2JYM4MRepublican5mos5MO
Depends on what they did, violence is never the answer; however it was promoted by a lot of people. So many people might have been just following the crowd
@B2JXLJ85mos5MO
depends if you just went into the building and did not commit any crime yes if you committed crime no
@B2JX3L35mos5MO
Inflicted acts of violence towards police is wrong, but those upon the majority group protesting is completely fair in law.
@B2JWG6ZRepublican5mos5MO
Peaceful protestors should not be charged. Those who assaulted or attacked police should be charged.
@B2JWB435mos5MO
Yes to ones who didnt do anything, and were there. But yes to anybody that harmed others and police.
Some people should because they were just there and affected or protecting themselves. Others WERE violent.
@B2JT34L5mos5MO
I don't think they should be allowed to be pardoned, but it would be unconstitutional not to allow the president to pardon them if he chooses to.
You should fight for what you beleive in (even if I beleive it is wrong), but those who caused physical damage should be held accountable.
@B2JRJQT5mos5MO
it should depend on what they did while raiding the building ( i.e assualting a police officer yes, walking around and taking photos no)
@B3QWXWS4mos4MO
Presidential pardons, to my knowledge, are at the discretion of the president for federal offenses. If I were president, I would not.
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