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News in English (USA) / 09.12.2024 / 05:00

Trump Threatens Jail for January 6 Committee Members While Promising Pardons for Rioters

In a recent interview, Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that members of the January 6 committee, including Liz Cheney, should be imprisoned for their roles in investigating the Capitol riots. Trump described this as a way to uphold what he perceives as the rule of law. In contrast, he vowed to swiftly pardon individuals involved in the January 6 incidents on the first day of his potential return to office. The comments have drawn fierce condemnation from Cheney, who accused Trump of an assault on legal principles and emphasized the dangers of his rhetoric.
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