Summary
President Donald Trump pardoned Christopher Moynihan, a Capitol rioter from 2021. Moynihan was recently arrested in New York for allegedly threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries, a Democratic leader in the House of Representatives. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Key Facts
- Christopher Moynihan is accused of threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries, a top Democrat.
- Moynihan was pardoned by President Trump on his first day back in office for his role in the 2021 Capitol riot.
- He allegedly sent messages saying Jeffries "must be eliminated."
- Moynihan was arrested in Clinton, New York, and has pleaded not guilty.
- He had previously been sentenced to 21 months in prison for his actions during the Capitol riot.
- President Trump pardoned over 1,000 individuals involved in the Capitol riot.
- Moynihan is held in Poughkeepsie and will appear in court next on Thursday.
