Former President Donald Trump praised the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to limit prosecutors' power in pursuing obstruction charges against individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The ruling narrowed a law that could have resulted in lengthy sentences for hundreds of defendants.
During a campaign rally in Virginia, Trump expressed his approval of the Supreme Court's action, stating that the Department of Justice under President Biden had wrongly prosecuted numerous Americans for peacefully protesting on January 6. He emphasized that these individuals had been treated unfairly, especially when compared to those involved in violent incidents in cities like Portland and Seattle.
Trump reiterated his call for the release of individuals who have been detained in connection to the Capitol insurrection. The former president's remarks reflect his ongoing support for those implicated in the events of January 6, which he has consistently characterized as peaceful protests.
