January 6 riot

  • Trump Grants Full Pardon to Jan. 6 Rioter, Canceling Separate Firearms Conviction

    Trump Grants Full Pardon to Jan. 6 Rioter, Canceling Separate Firearms Conviction

    Nov 18, 2025 12:38 am CST

    US President Donald Trump has issued a second pardon to Dan Wilson, a member of the Oath Keepers involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, now covering his firearms conviction. The "full and unconditional" pardon releases Wilson from a five-year sentence after the Justice Department reversed its earlier position on the scope of his initial pardon.

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

    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.