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Trump Meets Ex-Proud Boys Leader Tarrio at Mar-a-Lago, Expresses Support for January 6 Defendants

Former President Trump and Enrique Tarrio shared a brief conversation where Tarrio thanked Trump for his pardon, and Trump criticized the treatment of Capitol rioters under Biden.

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FILE - Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio attends a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Overview

  • Enrique Tarrio, the former Proud Boys leader, met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend to thank him for his January 6-related pardon.
  • The meeting, which lasted roughly 10 minutes, included Tarrio’s mother and took place during a dinner at the Florida resort.
  • Trump reportedly expressed regret over the treatment of January 6 defendants, calling them mistreated and sending a message of gratitude to those involved.
  • Tarrio publicly shared details of the conversation on X, stating that Trump apologized for what he described as hardships faced under President Biden's administration.
  • The White House has declined to comment on the interaction, which has drawn media attention for its implications about Trump’s continued support for January 6 participants.