President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to pardon US Capitol rioters on his first day in office, but as Inauguration Day approaches, the specifics of who will receive clemency remain uncertain. Trump's advisers are still finalizing their approach to the January 6, 2021, pardons, with defense attorneys working to demonstrate the merit of their clients' cases to the incoming administration.
In a recent interview with Time Magazine, Trump stated that he would evaluate each rioter's case individually, particularly focusing on those who were non-violent and may have faced excessive punishment. He emphasized that the pardons would commence immediately upon his assumption of office.
