Vice-President Elect JD Vance Expresses Pardon Limits for Violent Capitol Rioters, Despite Trump’s Promises of Clemency
Washington, D.C. – Republican Vice President-elect JD Vance stated on a national television interview that those who engaged in violence during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol should not be pardoned. This comes in light of his running mate, Donald Trump, signaling a willingness to pardon individuals involved in the riot after assuming office for his second term. Trump previously hinted at offering clemency to those convicted, describing the judicial process as …