President Trump’s Pardon of the January 6 Attackers Is an Abuse of His Power

Washington, DC — On Monday, President Trump pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionists. Adav Noti, executive director of Campaign Legal Center, issued the following statement:

“President Trump’s pardon of the January 6 attackers is an abuse of his power. Pardoning loyalists for political violence is the action of an autocrat serving his own ends, and blocking the criminal legal process prevents justice from being served. Anyone involved in trying to overrule the will of voters in future elections must face consequences that are severe enough to fully vindicate the rule of law.”