JD Vance Breaks From Trump on Pardoning Violent January 6 Rioters

Vice President-elect JD Vance stated that violent participants in the Capitol riot should not be pardoned, diverging from Donald Trump's broader clemency promises.

JD Vance, in a Fox News interview, emphasized that only non-violent January 6 protesters should be pardoned, leaving violent offenders ineligible.
Donald Trump has pledged to pardon many January 6 participants on his first day in office but left room for exceptions involving 'radical' or 'crazy' behavior.
Vance clarified on social media that cases would be reviewed individually, including those who faced unfair trials or were 'provoked.'
The comments have drawn backlash from Trump supporters, with some accusing Vance of betraying the movement and calling for blanket pardons.
Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, with convictions ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies such as assault and seditious conspiracy.