Vice President JD Vance recently expressed his support for President Donald Trump's decision to pardon convicted January 6 rioters, including those who engaged in violence. Vance defended the pardons by stating that the Department of Justice had treated the rioters unfairly, denying them constitutional rights and subjecting them to a double standard.
While acknowledging that violence against police officers is not justified, Vance emphasized that the actions of the Department of Justice under Merrick Garland were concerning. He argued that the pardon power is not limited to individuals who are perfect, highlighting the need to rectify what he perceived as injustices in the handling of the January 6 cases.
