Former Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Now Facing Charges for Threatening Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Oct 22, 2025 01:29 am CST

A January 6 Capitol rioter who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump has been charged with making death threats against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan, 34, allegedly sent text messages threatening to kill Jeffries ahead of his scheduled appearance in New York City, raising serious concerns about political violence following the Capitol riots.