Trump Issues Blanket Pardon for 1,500+ Jan. 6 Defendants

Within hours of his inauguration, Trump issues pardons for all January 6 defendants, including those convicted of violent offenses against police officers. Over 1,500 people who had been charged or convicted are released or have their convictions wiped. Critics including law enforcement groups and some Republicans call it a dangerous signal; supporters call it correcting politically motivated prosecutions.