Jan. 6 rioters embraced by GOP politics

April 19, 2025, 9:20 am

Recent reporting highlights how certain individuals involved in the January 6 events, who were later pardoned by former President Trump, are now being welcomed into Republican political circles as influential figures and potential candidates. Detailed analyses underscore that these pardoned rioters are now featured as guest speakers at local GOP events, signaling a rebranding and political rehabilitation strategy. The coverage examines the broader implications for party politics and voter sentiment, offering insights into the evolving narrative surrounding the pardons and their impact on contemporary political discourse.

globalnews.ca / Some U.S. Capitol rioters pardoned by Donald Trump now embraced as heroes and candidates for office

Ryan Kelley, a 43-year-old commercial real estate developer, is among those fielding new opportunities in the political arena.

nationalpost.com / Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as candidates for office

Those who rioted, assaulted police officers or broke into congressional offices are now honored guest speakers at local Republican events

winnipegfreepress.com / Takeaways from AP’s report on pardoned Jan. 6 rioters being embraced in Republican politics

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