Pardoned and Punished Again: The Troubling Pattern of Trump's Capitol Attack Pardons At least five individuals who received pardons from former President Donald Trump for their involvement in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack have been accused of new crimes.
This trend raises significant questions about the effectiveness and wisdom of blanket pardons for those involved in the insurrection. The case of Ryan Nichols is particularly striking.
In November 2023, he pleaded guilty to attacking officers with pepper spray and making threats during the riot.