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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bevan Hurley

Trump says he is financially supporting some Jan 6 suspects and plans to pardon them if re-elected

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Donald Trump has claimed he is financially supporting some suspects facing criminal charges for their role in the US Capitol riot, and plans to offer them pardons if re-elected.

In a new interview with conservative radio host Wendy Bell, Mr Trump said he had met with January 6 defendants at his office this week to offer them help with their legal fees

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