Jan. 6 rioters
Coverage of Jan. 6 rioters in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s pardons for supporters involved in the Jan. 6 riot do not apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties before the riot.
- Jeanine Pirro explodes on reporter who tries to compare alleged Reflecting Pool vandal to Jan. 6 rioters
Jeanine Pirro reacted angrily to a reporter who attempted to compare the alleged Reflecting Pool vandal to Jan. 6 rioters. The confrontation occurred during an interview where the comparison was made.
- Some Republicans say Trump should close the door on paying out Jan. 6 rioters
Some Republicans argue that Donald Trump should stop providing taxpayer funds to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 riots. Trump has not ruled out allocating public money to these rioters.
- Ashley Moody backed proposal to bar ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters who assaulted police
Ashley Moody, Florida’s junior U.S. senator, supported an amendment to block payments from a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund to Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police. The amendment, sponsored by Chris Coons, received 54 votes but fell short of ending a filibuster. Moody’s vote marked a rare departure from the Trump administration’s stance on the issue.
- Trump won't rule out payments to Jan. 6 rioters
Trump has not ruled out making payments to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 events. The Department of Justice announced that the proposed 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' will not proceed.
- Trump doesn’t rule out giving Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police ‘anti-weaponization’ fund payouts
Donald Trump does not rule out providing payouts from the 'anti-weaponization' fund to Jan. 6 rioters who attacked police. The discussion occurred during a 'Meet the Press' interview with moderator Kristen Welker at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
- Pence says violent Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump ‘should never get a dime’
Pence criticizes Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 rioters, stating they should never receive financial benefits. He also opposes attempts to alter the historical account of the Capitol riot.
- Pence says violent Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump ‘should never get a dime’
Pence stated that Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police, vandalized government property, or disrupted the 2020 election certification should not be pardoned by President Trump and should not receive any financial compensation. He made these remarks during an interview on HBO's 'Real Time with...'.
- Mike Pence Says Jan. 6 Rioters Who Assaulted Police “Never Should Have Been Pardoned” on ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’
Mike Pence stated on 'Real Time With Bill Maher' that Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted police 'never should have been pardoned.' He described feeling a 'greater sense of resolve' on January 6.
- “What’d I Miss?”: Sorting out the Jan. 6 rioters
The article references the Jan. 6 rioters and mentions Denver artist R. Alan Brooks. It notes The Colorado Sun's nonpartisan stance and provides contact details for its opinion editor.
- Granted clemency by Trump, scores of Jan. 6 rioters have been accused of new crimes
Scores of Jan. 6 rioters granted clemency by Trump have been accused of new crimes, ranging from low-grade offenses to serious felonies.
- Granted Clemency by Trump, Scores of Jan. 6 Rioters Have Been Accused of New Crimes
President Trump granted clemency to scores of Jan. 6 rioters who have been accused of new crimes. Trump believes these individuals should be praised and compensated with taxpayer money.
- Blanche is set to return to Capitol Hill as Trump reconsiders plans for his $1.8 billion fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to testify before the House Appropriations Committee as the Trump administration pauses plans for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim unjust investigations or prosecutions. The fund, which could include payouts to participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, faces legal challenges and Republican opposition, with courts temporarily blocking it and lawmakers demanding restrictions or cancellation.
- GOP senators keep wary as DOJ tiptoes away from ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
The Justice Department retreated slightly from its $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' but Republican senators remain unconvinced, urging President Donald Trump to explicitly renounce the fund. The fund's potential use to pay participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and other Trump allies has stalled GOP immigration enforcement legislation, with senators demanding clearer assurances.
- Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
David Johnston, a former attorney involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is assisting others in applying for Trump's new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which aims to compensate individuals claiming political prosecution. Despite a legal freeze on the fund and bipartisan criticism, some rioters are seeking payouts even without an established application process.
- Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash
Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite legal challenges and backlash. Some rioters, including pardoned individuals, are offering services to help others apply for compensation, while critics argue the fund rewards criminal behavior. Applications are not yet available, and a judge has temporarily blocked the fund's creation.
- Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
Capitol rioters are seeking payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, despite legal roadblocks and bipartisan criticism. Some rioters, including pardoned individuals, claim persecution by the government, while critics argue the fund whitewashes the Jan. 6 events.
- Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is inversion of reality
Donald Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' claims to compensate victims of alleged Democratic 'lawfare,' but the article argues it inverts reality by rewarding Jan. 6 rioters and critics of Trump through pardons and taxpayer funds. It highlights the pardoning of insurrectionists, some of whom later faced criminal charges, including Andrew Paul Johnson, who was arrested for child abuse after receiving a pardon.
- Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters
The Justice Department has removed most press releases related to charges against Jan. 6 rioters from its website, according to a review by NBC News.
- Whatley backs Trump’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’ despite GOP revolt on Capitol Hill
Michael Whatley, a Republican Senate candidate in North Carolina, supports President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' despite opposition from Senate Republicans. The fund, stemming from a settlement over leaked tax returns, faces criticism for potentially compensating individuals prosecuted by the Biden administration, including Jan. 6 rioters. Thom Tillis, a Republican senator, has strongly opposed the fund, calling it a 'payout pot for punks,' while Trump has pressured party members to align with him.
- Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Draws Outrage
The Trump administration is defending its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which uses taxpayer money to pay Trump allies who claim they were wrongly prosecuted by the Biden administration. The fund may also compensate convicted Jan. 6 rioters. Democrats are grilling the acting Attorney General over the issue.