Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-08 18:31:07 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E31D049F6B5B6084D5CA3EC50C448CB9D135A273E86445D772EE9005969AA8E3
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It is well documented that Trump considered and had the authority to issue a blanket pardon for the J6 defendants before they were even identified or arrested. Trump chose not to issue one before leaving office. -https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/02/trump-considered-blanket-pardons-for-jan-6-rioters-before-he-left-office-00004738 -https://www.justice.gov/pardon/frequently-asked-questions -https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/verify/can-trump-pardon-the-mob-and-rioters-capitol-building-riots-how-much-was-damaged-in-the-capitol-rights/65-f3d17a19-f021-4af5-ad5c-f217c01a5f77 -https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/ej-montini/2021/02/09/donald-trump-not-pardon-his-capitol-riot-accomplices/4446261001/ -https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texan-jenna-ryan-cbs-11-hoping-pardon-arrest-riot-capitol/
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