WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned more than 1,500 of his supporters charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, including people who assaulted police, using his clemency powers on his first day in office to dismantle the largest investigation and prosecution in Justice Department history.

Among those set to be released from prison are defendants captured on camera committing violent attacks on law enforcement officials{ai:summary}<p>President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals connected to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, utilizing his clemency powers on his first day in office. This move aims to dismantle the extensive investigation and prosecution by the Justice Department related to the event. </p><p>#politics</p>

More than 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants to be freed by sweeping pardon from Trump

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