Trump Promises to Pardon Capitol Riot Participants on His First Day as President

In a recent interview with NBC News, President-elect Donald Trump stated that he intends to act swiftly regarding the pardon of participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. "I am going to act very quickly, on the very first day," Trump said.

According to Trump, each case will be reviewed individually, but he emphasized that there could be exceptions for those who behaved "radically." This statement suggests that not all participants in the incident might receive a pardon, and Trump plans to carefully consider each case to determine the degree of involvement and conduct of each individual.

Trump has previously expressed support for those involved in the Capitol riot, calling them "patriots" and "political hostages." His promise to act on his first day in office indicates the priority of this issue on his agenda.

This statement has elicited mixed reactions. On one hand, Trump's supporters might see this act as justice and the liberation of those they believe were wrongfully convicted. On the other hand, critics fear that such mass pardons could undermine trust in the legal system and encourage similar behavior in the future.

Pardoning is one of the most powerful tools in a U.S. president's arsenal, allowing him to forgive federal crimes, and its use in this context could become a significant political move.