Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot “obviously” should not be pardoned, as President-elect Donald Trump is promising to use his clemency power on behalf of many of those who tried on Jan. 6, 2021, to overturn the results of the election that Trump lost.

Trump said he would issue pardons to rioters on "Day 1" of his presidency, which begins Jan. 20{ai:summary}<p>Vice President-elect JD Vance asserts that individuals involved in the Capitol riot should not receive pardons, countering President-elect Donald Trump's intentions to use clemency for those who attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. </p><p>Vance's statement highlights a clear distinction in approach regarding accountability for the events of January 6, 2021. #politics</p>

Vance says Jan. 6 participants who committed violence ’obviously’ shouldn’t be pardoned

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