In a significant move, former President Donald Trump has granted pardons to nearly all individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack. This sweeping clemency order has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters celebrating the decision and critics, including retired federal judges and prosecutors, expressing concerns over the implications of such pardons for political violence. Trump indicated that about 1,500 individuals involved in the riot would receive pardons, and the actions are part of a broader push to reshape federal policy on various issues. While some families of rioters awaited pardons outside the DC Jail, others raised alarms about the potential encouragement of future political unrest. The ramifications of these pardons continue to unfold as legal experts and lawmakers debate their impact on justice and accountability.