Former President Trump's recent pledge to release Jan. 6 rioters if elected for a second term has stirred controversy and raised concerns about the implications for justice and accountability in the United States. Trump made this declaration via his Truth Social platform, signaling a potential early priority for his presidency if he were to win the 2024 election.

 

The significance of Trump's statement lies in its indication that freeing individuals involved in the U.S. Capitol riot would be among his initial actions upon assuming office. This assertion has sparked discussions about the implications for law enforcement, the justice system, and the broader political landscape.

 

Trump's proclamation, "My first acts as your next President will be to Close the Border, DRILL, BABY, DRILL, and Free the January 6 Hostages being wrongfully imprisoned!", underscores his intention to prioritize the release of individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

 

Since the events of January 6, 2021, more than 1,358 individuals across nearly all states have been charged with crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to the latest statement from the Justice Department. Trump's promise to "free the January 6 Hostages" has drawn attention to the legal proceedings surrounding these individuals and the broader implications of his proposed course of action.

 

Critics have denounced Trump's characterization of those convicted in connection with the Capitol riot as "hostages." U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, rebuked such rhetoric, describing it as "preposterous." Judge Lamberth expressed shock at attempts by public figures to rewrite the history of the riot, emphasizing the gravity of the events and the need for accountability.

 

Trump's pledge to release Jan. 6 rioters, if realized, would undoubtedly have far-reaching ramifications, raising questions about the rule of law, the integrity of the justice system, and the preservation of democratic norms. The controversy surrounding his statement underscores the ongoing debates surrounding the events of January 6 and their aftermath, as well as the broader implications for American democracy.

 

 

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I guess this is typical of what we have to look forward to IF Trump gets in !

Shocking . . .

Offering aid and comfort to insurrectionists.

 

 

Some of those patriots may be angry they weren't sprung sooner, like January 19, 2021. 

4 hours ago, TorquayFan said:

Shocking . . .

What is shocking is the treatment of the Jan 6th protesters.

God I’m tired of trump sabotaging the country and flapping his big traitorous mouth enough of making a mockery of our country LOCK HIM UP!!!

2 minutes ago, johng said:

What is shocking is the treatment of the Jan 6th protesters.

How so?

1 hour ago, johng said:

What is shocking is the treatment of the Jan 6th protesters.

Found guilty in open court by juries, and imprisoned for their crimes.

 

Explain what is shocking about that.

No different than Biden freeing the Russian arms dealer using the cover of “prisoner exchange “ for an over rated basketball player.

1 hour ago, G_Money said:

No different than Biden freeing the Russian arms dealer using the cover of “prisoner exchange “ for an over rated basketball player.

This ladies and gentlemen is the extent of twisted false equivalence we are dealing with.

1 hour ago, G_Money said:

No different than Biden freeing the Russian arms dealer using the cover of “prisoner exchange “ for an over rated basketball player.

I have no problem with sending them to Russia in an exchange deal. 

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

This ladies and gentlemen is the extent of twisted false equivalence we are dealing with.

There is another thread in this forum.

"How gullible Thais are"  and I noticed some of the mogamorons gleefully Thai bashing in it. 

 I remember thinking , Calling Thais gullible by them is like the kettle calling the pot black 

3 hours ago, johng said:

What is shocking is the treatment of the Jan 6th protesters

That they were not shot on sight

One was shot and died that day.

Others imprisonment without trail  ,grossly inflated sentences for many.

Overall nothing more than a witch hunt an affront to the right to protest  and "democracy" itself.

2 minutes ago, johng said:

One was shot and died that day.

Others imprisonment without trail  ,grossly inflated sentences for many.

Overall nothing more than a witch hunt an affront to the right to protest  and "democracy" itself.

They were tried by a jury of their peers . They received the sentence allowed by law. 

They do not have the right to protest as you seem to claim.

They have the right to lawfully protest"  lawfully is the operative word here. 

 

If Trump free all the Jan 6 rioters, he will be alone in his cell. 

Trump stupidily thinks this will get him more votes in the election. It only excites the MAGA rubes who would have voted for him anyway. It will cost him undecideds and independents. 

7 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

If Trump free all the Jan 6 rioters, he will be alone in his cell. 

In the imaginery scenario that the POTUS was locked up he would have his secret service bodyguards with him.

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11 minutes ago, sirineou said:

They received the sentence allowed by law. 

They do not have the right to protest as you seem to claim.

They received in most cases totally disproportionate sentences.

 

You applaud the removal/suppression of a right to protest...but just wait till the same happens to a protest you agree with or are possibly part of.

 

You didn't answer about those locked up without a trial.

24 minutes ago, johng said:

One was shot and died that day.

Others imprisonment without trail  ,grossly inflated sentences for many.

Overall nothing more than a witch hunt an affront to the right to protest  and "democracy" itself.

More of the lame "witch hunt" conspiracy theory....

3 hours ago, johng said:

What is shocking is the treatment of the Jan 6th protesters.

And having supporters on here........

8 minutes ago, johng said:

They received in most cases totally disproportionate sentences.

 

You applaud the removal/suppression of a right to protest...but just wait till the same happens to a protest you agree with or are possibly part of.

 

You didn't answer about those locked up without a trial.

According to you, but who are you, in the bigger picture of things...........

1 minute ago, transam said:

According to you, but who are you

I am nobody you've ever heard of just like you.

9 minutes ago, johng said:

They received in most cases totally disproportionate sentences.

 

You applaud the removal/suppression of a right to protest...but just wait till the same happens to a protest you agree with or are possibly part of.

 

You didn't answer about those locked up without a trial.

We can all protest, but when you invade, use force, then you must pay the price, a price that will deter fruitcakes in the future......

Just now, johng said:

I am nobody you've ever heard of just like you.

No, you are not like me, you condone invasion and violence over a Presidential vote........

Perhaps you are a thug like those convicted..............

OK Trump fans, pay attention:  What Trump is doing is politicizing the Justice System.  He's even gone as far as making it a campaign statement.

 

Charging and prosecuting people when there is clear evidence of crimes is not politicizing the justice system.  It's what the Justice System is supposed to do.

The "fruitcakes" are those calling Jan 6th an insurrection  when in fact it was a mostly peaceful protest  very much more peaceful than the so called summer of love which was fully supported by the very same "fruitcakes"

22 minutes ago, johng said:

They received in most cases totally disproportionate sentences.

 

You applaud the removal/suppression of a right to protest...but just wait till the same happens to a protest you agree with or are possibly part of.

 

You didn't answer about those locked up without a trial.

Not locked up without being charged.

6 minutes ago, johng said:

They received in most cases totally disproportionate sentences.

They  have the right to a centensing appeal , I am sure most did.and it was upheld.

7 minutes ago, johng said:

You applaud the removal/suppression of a right to protest..

  no I do not, stop making thing up. Am I arguing with children? 

I told you 

"They have the right to lawfully protest"  lawfully is the operative word here.  "

You seem to want to ignore the word "Lawfully" 

11 minutes ago, johng said:

but just wait till the same happens to a protest you agree with or are possibly part of.

I have nothing to worry as long as I do it "Lawfully" if I do it that waythe law would be on my side. 

 

13 minutes ago, johng said:

You didn't answer about those locked up without a trial.

There is no one locked up without a trial .

One could be "locked up" while waiting trial , if he/she has been denied bail at a hearing, or did not

post bail. 

The constitution requires for a speedy trial.  under the 6th amendment.  Often time served is deducted from the centensing length, 

 

Please  post where you learned thar Sept 6th insurgents were "locked Up" without a trial. 

19 minutes ago, heybruce said:

OK Trump fans, pay attention:  What Trump is doing is politicizing the Justice System.  He's even gone as far as making it a campaign statement.

 

Charging and prosecuting people when there is clear evidence of crimes is not politicizing the justice system.  It's what the Justice System is supposed to do.

exactly what the current administration’s is doing now.  everything you accuse Trump of doing is already being done by the democrats!!