Summary
President Donald Trump has pardoned two individuals related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigation. One pardon was given to a woman who threatened FBI agents, while the second was for a man jailed for illegal firearm possession connected to the riot investigation. These actions are part of Trump's broader use of pardon power for those scrutinized during the January 6 investigation.
Key Facts
- President Trump issued pardons to two people related to the Capitol riot investigation.
- One pardon was for Suzanne Ellen Kaye, who was convicted for threatening FBI agents.
- Kaye claimed she did not own guns and did not intend to threaten.
- The second pardon was for Daniel Edwin Wilson, who was found with firearms and ammunition during a riot-related investigation.
- Wilson's conviction involved impeding police officers and illegal firearm possession.
- Trump's use of his pardon power has focused on those involved in the January 6 events.
- Over 1,500 individuals faced charges from the riot investigation conducted during Joe Biden's presidency.
- Trump plans to potentially sue the BBC over an edited video of his January 6 speech.
