President Trump has pardoned about 1,500 people arrested for the 6 January US Capitol riot

President Trump has pardoned about 1,500 people arrested for the 6 January US Capitol riot

Former President Donald Trump has issued pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals who were arrested in connection with the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The controversial decision has sparked widespread debate, with critics arguing it undermines accountability and supporters praising it as an act of justice for those they view as unfairly prosecuted.