Reveal How Trump’s January 6 Pardons Hijacked History
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Mar 5, 2025 
Tim Heaphy, the lead investigative counsel for the January 6th Committee and author of "Harbingers," delves into the significant impacts of Trump's mass pardons related to the Capitol attack. He discusses how these pardons reversed years of investigative efforts and the broader implications for accountability in democracy. Heaphy also draws parallels between the January 6 insurrection and the Charlottesville rally, highlighting rising societal divisions and the pervasive threat of extremism. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for civic engagement to safeguard democratic values.
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Disillusionment and Discouragement
- Tim Heaphy felt disillusioned by the Unite the Right rally and the January 6th insurrection.
- These events made him question his community and the state of democracy.
White Supremacy Threat
- White supremacy is a major terroristic threat in the US.
- This threat is often ignored or downplayed in favor of focusing on foreign threats.
Bias in Law Enforcement Response
- Law enforcement responses to Black Lives Matter protests and events like Charlottesville/January 6th differed drastically.
- Implicit bias may affect threat assessment, leading to passive responses to white supremacist violence.
