Скачать или смотреть President Trump's pardons: a new precedent?

In a significant and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump, on January 20, 2025, issued pardons to approximately 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

This extensive use of presidential clemency has raised concerns among legal experts and former prosecutors, who argue that it may legitimize political violence and embolden extremist groups. Notably, leaders of far-right organizations like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes, were among those pardoned. Following their release, some have expressed renewed loyalty to President Trump and have issued threats of retribution.

Critics contend that these pardons represent an abuse of presidential power, potentially setting a dangerous precedent by signaling that individuals who commit crimes on behalf of a political figure may evade accountability. This action has sparked a broader debate about the limits of executive authority and its implications for the rule of law in the United States