Blue Press Journal

Tag: Jan 6th pardons

  • Trump’s Unprecedented Pardons: Wealthy Offenders and Missing Restitution

    President Trump has issued pardons that have eliminated over $1 billion in debts owed by wealthy individuals convicted of fraud and other crimes. These debts often include financial penalties imposed as part of a criminal sentence, as well as restitution payments intended to compensate victims for their losses. By granting pardons to these individuals, President Trump effectively leaves victims without the restitution they are entitled to receive.

    Within just 4.5 months in office, Trump pardoned 58 people, excluding those pardons related to the January 6, 2021 events. A full pardon cancels any required payments associated with a criminal conviction. During this period, Trump surpassed nearly all post-World War II presidents in the number of clemency actions—pardons and commutations—he granted, largely due to the approximately 1,500 pardons he issued to those involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.

    Democrats on the House Oversight Committee noted in a March 2025 letter that individuals pardoned for January 6-related offenses collectively owed nearly $3 million in restitution before receiving their pardons. This scale of pardons wiping out significant fraud-related debts is unprecedented in American history.

    For a president who has positioned himself as a champion of “law and order,” the decision to pardon numerous wealthy individuals raises questions about the motivations behind these clemency actions and whether they serve legitimate purposes.

  • Trumps blatant abuse of power, Jan 6th pardons

    President Donald Trump caused significant controversy on Monday night by granting extensive pardons to nearly all individuals charged in connection with the January 6 insurrection, thereby absolving them of their actions aimed at disrupting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.

    The FBI has categorized the violent clash as an act of domestic terrorism, resulting in injuries to approximately 140 law enforcement officials. On a national scale, over 1,500 individuals have faced federal charges related to this incident.

    The pardons granted by Trump cover all remaining Jan. 6 defendants convicted of crimes related to the Capitol attack, providing them with a full, complete, and unconditional pardon. This move has been met with outrage and disbelief, particularly from those who were injured or lost their lives during the insurrection.

    The weapons and objects used by the attackers on the Capitol grounds were truly terrifying, ranging from firearms and tasers to chemical sprays and sharp-edged weapons like knives, axes, and even a sword. Over 1,000 individuals have pleaded guilty in connection to the events of Jan. 6, with some facing misdemeanors and others facing felonies. Shockingly, 10 individuals were convicted of seditious conspiracy after contested trials.

    As we witness this blatant abuse of power and the erosion of democracy, it is clear that the lawlessness has only just begun. We must brace ourselves for the challenges that lie ahead and pray for the safety of our nation as we navigate these turbulent times.