From The Editorial Board: Trump Pardoned Them. Now They’re Committing Crimes Again.
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 Jan. 6 offenders. Many have since been charged with new crimes.
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Opinion | Trump Pardoned Them. Now They’re Committing Crimes Again.

When President Trump returned to office, he pardoned about 1,500 Jan. 6 offenders. Since then, many of them have been charged with new crimes, including assault and child abuse. As the midterm elections approach, the Times editorial board argues that the Republican Party should pay a political price for prioritizing loyalty over public safety.

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