On with Kara Swisher Trump’s J6 Pardons, the Militia Movement, and the Border
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Jan 30, 2025 Amy Cooter, a researcher on domestic militias, Tess Owen, an investigative reporter on extremism, and Paul Rosenzweig, a cybersecurity lawyer, delve into President Trump’s pardons for January 6th insurrectionists. They discuss the alarming message these pardons send to violent militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the influence of social media on far-right extremism, and the potential legal ramifications of Trump's actions. Their insights illuminate the intersection of political violence, militia dynamics, and the risks posed by unchecked executive authority.
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Categorizing January 6th Participants
- Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 January 6th protesters, including Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.
- Most violent offenders were not affiliated with extremist groups but radicalized by Trump.
Impact of Prosecutions
- The Biden administration aimed to send a message by prosecuting January 6th rioters.
- Some militia members even supported holding the perpetrators accountable.
Sentencing of January 6th Offenders
- Most minor January 6th offenders received no jail time; sentences were based on the severity of crimes.
- Longer sentences were given to organizers and those convicted of seditious conspiracy.
