Donald Trump's blanket pardon of January 6th rioters as well as his decision to commute the sentences of members of both the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, some of whom were charged with seditious conspiracy — has been met with shock and frustration from those most affected by the 2021 attack.
Brian Fanone, a former DC Metropolitan police officer who was injured during the riot and testified about his experience to the House Select Committee investigating the attack — said he felt “betrayed” by his country following the pardons.
