Overview
- The administration unveiled an official Jan. 6 web page that hails demonstrators as “patriots,” faults police tactics, and labels Pence’s certification decision as “cowardice.”
- House Democrats convened an unofficial hearing with officers, former lawmakers and witnesses, warning that clemency has encouraged revisionism and noting cases of pardoned rioters later charged with new crimes.
- Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, released after presidential clemency, led a march retracing the 2021 route to honor Ashli Babbitt, with counterprotesters also present.
- The White House page highlights Trump’s pardons for nearly 1,600 defendants and argues many were unfairly targeted by prosecutors, challenging findings of prior investigations.
- A memorial plaque required by law to honor Capitol Police remains uninstalled, with the Architect of the Capitol citing the need for Speaker Mike Johnson’s assent.