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Confusion, revenge, and Proud Boys on the march: Inside the weirdest Inauguration ever

The last time this many red Maga hats descended on Washington DC, American democracy faced a mortal threat. Four years later, and many believe the same may be true again, writes Richard Hall

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon order ‘flies in the face of the facts’ of violent insurrection, retired federal judge explains

In the first hours of his second term, President Donald Trump pardoned nearly everyone convicted of crimes associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol – including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio – and commuted the sentences of 14 more, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.

The Conversation · Jan 21, 2025

Trump Signs Pardons For 1,500 Capitol Rioters

US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, orders prison releases - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned nearly all the rioters charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025

Brother Of Capitol Police Officer Condemns Trump's Rioter Pardons

Craig Sicknick opposes Trump's plan to pardon Capitol rioters, citing moral concerns and betrayal of justice.

Top News · Jan 20, 2025

Proud Boys and other Jan 6 protesters return to D.C. to celebrate President Trump

Four years ago they were in D.C. to protest against the election of Joe Biden. Now Donald Trump is president again, and the Jan. 6 rioters have returned to D.C. to welcome him

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

President Trump Signs First Executive Actions At US Capitol

President Trump signs executive actions at US Capitol and Capital One Arena, demonstrating immediate commitment to governing.

Top News · Jan 20, 2025

Trump’s inauguration: Key takeaways as Trump sworn in as 47th US president

Republican leader took his oath of office under the US Capitol Rotunda as frigid weather forced the ceremony indoors.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2025

WATCH: Proud Boys March In DC Demanding Trump Free Their 'Boys' After Being Sworn In

The Proud Boys marched through freezing Washington D.C. streets demanding that President Donald Trump pardon those serving time related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

International Business Times · Jan 20, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Sought Pardons From Trump After Capitol Attack

Republican lawmakers seeking pardons post-January 6 attack faced criticism from former committee members for potential implications of guilt.

Top News · Jan 20, 2025