WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on his first full day in office Tuesday defended his decision to grant clemency to people convicted of assaulting police officers during the 2021 attack on the Capitol and suggested there could be a place in U.S. politics for the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, extremist groups whose leaders were convicted of seditious conspiracy against the U.S.

Two major law enforcement groups issued a joint statement saying they were "deeply discouraged" by the pardons and the full sentences should be served{ai:summary}<p>President Trump defended his clemency decisions for individuals convicted of assaulting police during the Capitol attack, emphasizing their actions in the context of political dissent. He also indicated that extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers might have a role in U.S. politics. </p><p>#politics</p>

Trump defends pardoning U.S. Capitol rioters, calls their sentences 'ridiculous and excessive'

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