A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump expressed concern over the possibility of mass pardons being issued to individuals involved in the storming of the U.S. Capitol after the 2020 election. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who presided over a hearing on Tuesday, voiced his frustration at the prospect of blanket pardons for Capitol riot defendants.
During the hearing, Judge Nichols agreed to postpone the trial of a Capitol riot defendant until after Trump's return to the White House in January. This decision came amidst speculation that the president-elect might consider pardoning individuals involved in the January 6th riot.
