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Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes and candidates for office

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Far from being sidelined, those who rioted, assaulted police officers or broke into congressional offices during the violent attack are now being spotlighted as honored guest speakers at local Republican events around the country. They are getting a platform to tell their version of events and being hailed as heroes and martyrs. Some are considering runs for office, recognizing that at least among a certain segment of the pro-Trump base, they are seen not as criminals but as patriots.

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Pardoned J6 participants, including a Florida Proud Boy leader, eye running for office

Is this a mainstreaming of political violence?

9 hours ago·Florida, United States

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Global News

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Some U.S. Capitol rioters pardoned by Donald Trump now embraced as heroes and candidates for office - National

Ryan Kelley, a 43-year-old commercial real estate developer, is among those fielding new opportunities in the political arena.

10 hours ago·Toronto, Canada

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Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes and candidates for office

Some of the rioters who tried to take over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are now considering running for office after being pardoned by President Donald Trump.

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National Post

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Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as candidates for office

Among a certain segment of the pro-Trump base, they are seen not as criminals but as patriots

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Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes

There seems to be a segment of the party's base that views those pardoned rioters not as criminals, but as patriots.

17 hours ago·United States

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Some U.S. Capitol rioters pardoned by Donald Trump now embraced as heroes and candidates for office – Hoffeldt

Ryan Kelley, a 43-year-old commercial real estate developer, is among those fielding new opportunities in the political arena. Go to Source 19/04/2025 – 21:05 /Globalnews Digital SoMe: @hoffeldt.bsky.social

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