Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?

Non-violent protesters should be pardoned, but violent protestors should not. Hold Antifa, BLM, and other riots groups to the same standard.

An act of insurrection is a form of treason, and shouldn't be permitted due to their political bias.

No, and, by law, the charges or convictions of treason or insurrection should be ineligible for pardons

No, that’s setting a dangerous precedent that criminals can be excused so long as you point your violence at politics, it undermines rule of law and it does undermine accountability

Depending on what role they played and as long as they did not injure anyone, yes they should be granted presidential pardons.

Only the ones who didn't cause harm to law enforcement/other officials, and the ones who didn't cause over 1000$ in property damage.

They should re-evaluated. If what they did during the riot wasn't violent, then yes. I also think every prisoner should be re-evaluated if they didn't commit a violent crime.

The sentences should be commuted on a case-by-case basis. Not everyone should have their sentence commuted.

It depends on the individuals, if they tried to attack the Capitol, assault the police officers, kill politicians, or they tried to stop the violence

This is a tough one. one could argue entrapment, but is hard to prove. i don't think full pardons are the correct move but reduced sentencing. yes they did wrong so they need to be reprimanded. but not made an example from. the US citizens need to know they still have a voice and a say so in matters but not be scared to speak up. Proper channels need to be setup to promote opinions outside of the voting system and congress.

No, for people who attacked law enforcement and vandalized property. Those who walked into the capital without participating for criminal activity, should be granted Presidential pardons.

Most should be pardoned. However, if there is proof of them personally being violent or destroying property, they should not be pardoned.

Non-violent offenders, sure, can the president pardon everyone yes but violent offenders should not be

No, if criminal acts are committed then there should be consequences for the criminals; not a get-out-of-jail-free card.

I do not understand why people would have gotten angry enough to become violent. I think before I have an opinion I should understand the perspectives of others first. People usually get violent when they are protecting themselves from something. However, if the reasoning behind the violence was purely just lack of emotional control, they should be punished.

I think yes and no, yes because it could reduce the violence but I n other stances it could potentially increase more violence if those same people/group is misled.

it depends on the lengths that they went on that day I believe some who destroyed things should not be pardoned while I belive that not everyone there should be in trouble.

They felt their rights were not protected. Perhaps the right to a fair vote. It’s their civic duty to overthrow a government that way. Yet due to this 2 party system, that will never happen.

The J6 oversight committee amounted to a kangaroo court. People who destroyed property should be held accountable

Yes. They were held illegally as political prisoners, especially since it is known that federal agents and political opponents were in the mix to incite the event.

It depends on the crime incited. Notably many members of the capitol attack were provoked by FBI agents. Those committing violent crimes should still be punished. The pardons should be specific to their charges, as the alleged bomber may have been pardoned by blanket statement by accident.

No, they shouldn't have been pardoned - they should be on trial for treason, alongside Donald Trump because he instigated January 6th in the first place.

Yes, as long as you can prove they didn't do damage to the capital or commit acts of violence. If they did one of those things, they should be held accountable for that.

Yes. But not any who damaged property or harmed anyone. The facts were politically exaggerated, maligned and willfully “lost”. Much of this bordered on entrapment

No, Donald Trump was one of the main reasons the act of terrorism happened in the first place. Not only should he not be able to grant pardons, but he should also no longer be allowed to be president, for this crime/felony, along with his many others

The people who didn’t cause any harm, destruction, or vandalization should be, the people who did shouldn’t.

Yes, but only because Presidential Pardons are a Constitutional Power and I support the Constitution.

Yes, while I dont agree with what they did the constation gives us a right to over throw the government if it becomes oppressive. Rigging a election (Which is what they believed) is corruption and opression.the media are the ones who should be held accountable for the false news that caused these beliefs not the people

No, they are violent offenders and traitors to the very fundamentals of America. As a matter of fact, they should be tried for treason.

The people who peacefully protested do not deserve charged. Those who were violent or caused harm should not be pardoned.

I think the one's who were arrested for minor things should be granted pardons as some people were arrested for just being there.

No, as granting pardons to an attack clearly motivated by political lean shows a clear favoritism and unfair treatment between political parties. This would just further the polar nature of politics if you can be given legal exemptions based on your political beliefs.

Many people serving time for trespassing already served enough time and should be pardoned. Those that committed violent actions should not be. Many of the arrestee's rights were denied to them and some people that weren't even in DC (Enrique Entario) were sentenced to 20+ years in prison, despite not being there.

Those who were nonviolent should be pardoned, while those who were violent should be properly charged.

Its really up to the president. My stance is that you should forgive but never forget. I think this attack was a wake up call that we should enforce more security.

I believe that the ones who were arrested for NON VIOLENT crimes are pardoned but the ones who assaulted the peace officers who were put their to protect them they should not receive pardons

No, and we must eradicate anyone who doesn't follow my religion. Give these criminals the death penalty.

It depends on what they did. Not everyone in a crowd has done the same things or has the same intentions. Some people assaulted Capitol police officers. Others were simply caught up in a crowd.

A targeted, case-by-case clemency framework — emphasizing remorse, rehabilitation, and nonviolence — aligns with both historical precedent and the rule of law.

Pardoning the violent offenders and rioters directly undermines the integrity of law that the president should uphold, but I can see a case-by-case basis of some of the non-violent individuals being given lesser sentences.

Yes, but only those who are proven guilty of a crime. Simply entering a public building is not a crime.

Most should be pardoned since they were only peacefully protesting. Those who took part in violent actions should not.

Yes, except for those few individuals who are proven beyond a reasonable doubt in court to have engaged in violence, destruction of property, and theft.

The few that actually committed a violent act do not deserve pardons. The large number who did not commit a violent act also should not be pardoned but instead their convictions should be overturned and be compensated for being the victim of a politically motivated prosecution.

if they didnt directly attack anyone, and prove to not attack anyone. otherwise if they do then have stricter punishments.

No, then you would have to charge those for no kings rally. This doesn’t make sense, that’s a freedom of speech. They’re upset they felt it was rigged but get over it.

The only ones who should be charged are those who trespassed or caused damage to property or others.

It depends on what they did, with pardons for those who were part of a crowd and punishments for those who assaulted officers

If they destroyed or caused damage to private property yes, but if they simply walked into the capital building in protest then no.

yes, the non violent offenders should be free by now. they spent enough time behind bars for simply walking. the violent offenders should serve time based on a judges politically unbiased opinion.

Yes, however, they should be charged with criminal trespass and made to pay a small fine between $200-$500.

Only the non-violent trespassers should be pardoned, anyone convicted of damage, breaking and entry, and leadership of the riot should be convicted

There was no violence on Jan 6 except for the DC police who shot and killed an innocent observer. Prosecute those Democrats who keep pushing the narrative that there was a riot. Throw them in prison.

Yes, cause it’s our constitutional protected right too overthrow the government if we feel the need to do so

Now, in 2025, we know that FBI agents infiltrated the crowd and incited a riot. We also know and have seen in video that Capitol Police escorted people into the Capitol and that the people, many of whom have unjustly served jail time and were tortured by our government, were not committing a crime. Capitol Police shot a woman - the officer fled and has never been charged with her death. We must never forget what the Biden administration did to degrade our country.

No they really shouldn't get pardoned because they stormed a government building which is technically domestic terrorism

yes, it was a sham of a situation and falsely set up by the Democrats and National Guard Troops not sent in as requested

No, but I feel an investigation into different motivations for those people should be carried out to determine a more root cause.

That's up to the president to decide. Do I believe the president should be allowed to issue pardons for all federal crimes? No. Do I believe the president should be allowed to issue pardons for SOME federal crimes, yes.

It depends on the crime committed by the individual. Violent crimes should not be pardoned. Non-Violent crimes including vandalism should be pardoned.

This is by decision of the President and it is not my decision to deny or grant the pardons. Other criminals who have committed arguably worse crimes have been pardoned before.

Yes, but only so that they receive due process. Those who broke the law, should be held accountable.

That’s completely up to the President. That’s why it’s called a Presidential pardon. It’s their prerogative.

Yes, and the only people who "attacked" anything were deepstate actors, mostly Soetoro/O'biden FBI actors.

no but as many people there were peaceful, they should go through due process to even see if they need it first

No, they used their free will to overturn a political decision; the consequences should have been expected, and potentially worse

Yes, many of those arrested were deprived of due process. Many were never given attorney representation. They were not given their 5th, 6th and 7th amendments. The jailing of many of them were civil rights violations.

Yes, But only those who were not violent and protested in peace and did not disrespect property. We have a right to overthrow our government even though I disagree with it

No, because that is not how the justice system should work. If you are convicted of a crime and found guilty, then you should not be able to receive a presidential pardon

Only nonviolent offenders should be considered for pardons; those who engaged in violence or serious crimes should face consequences

Yes, at this point because they were handed sentences that were too heavy for the crime they committed.

No, at least not for anything that reasonably counts as both protest and symbolic speech. Aggravated assault I believe also should be pardoned, as Jan 6th was a huge event for how the US treats protests.

Yes as they were standing up against the government which the founding fathers Intended, the constitution supports, and what our veterans fought for

Yes, only because their constitutional rights were violated because they didn't receive due process and the right to a speedy and fair trial.

If they were harmless, I don’t have a problem with it. However, true crime should be combat with true discipline.

No, unless if they did not break into the capitol. Only the ones who broke into the capitol should be in prison. Those who were protesting peacefully without violence should be free. rioters who broke into the capitol should be in prison

I think its depended on what they did. For the ones who were just there and did nothing, i think they should be let out. But for the ones who fought or did anything criminal they should stay in jail.

I believe the the actual investigations need to be reopened and the crimes need to be looked at again. Crimes need to be sentences appropriately for the crimes committed if any at all.

The president was within his constitutional rights to pardon them, and many were doubtless overcharged, for which the prosecution should be held accountable, but the rioters themselves were still criminals, and should not be regarded as heroes or martyrs.

I don't have enough information on the subject to make an educated decision about the fate of people's lives.

depends what you did if you attacked police or went into private federal property but if you protested thats fine but nothing that degrades the US government

I dont mind the idea of a presidential pardon, but I don´t think it should have been used for the individuals who took part in the breach of the U.S Capitol

Arguments exist both for and against granting presidential pardons to those charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, and the issue remains highly contentious. The question became moot for most defendants after former President Donald Trump issued a sweeping round of clemency on January 20, 2025, during his first day back in office. The pardons and commutations affected most federal cases related to the attack.
Background on Trump's Jan. 6 clemency
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued a blanket pardon to all individuals convicted of federal offenses related…  Read more to the events of January 6, 2021. He also commuted the sentences of 14 individuals who were convicted of more serious charges, including seditious conspiracy.
The clemency grants were met with heavy criticism and outrage from Democrats, some Republicans, and the federal judges who presided over the January 6 cases.
Arguments against pardoning Jan. 6 defendants
Encourages future political violence: Critics argue that granting pardons for the Capitol attack sends a message that political violence is acceptable and could encourage similar acts in the future.
Undermines the rule of law: The pardons are seen by many as subverting the judicial process and excusing crimes committed in an effort to overturn an election. Federal judges who oversaw the cases have strongly criticized the move as an attempt to "whitewash" the events of that day.
Disrespects law enforcement: Members of the Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies who were attacked on January 6 were outraged by the pardons. The clemency is widely viewed as a profound disrespect to the officers who were injured defending the Capitol and to those who have since died.
Absolves those who committed violence: The clemency applied to individuals who committed violent acts and assaulted police officers, not only to those charged with lower-level crimes.
Shifts financial burden to taxpayers: The blanket pardons relieved many convicted rioters of the obligation to pay c

Presidential pardons have been used for murders and yes, I believe that January 6 was terrible but the presidential pardon still exist and therefore if the president wants to use it, he can even though I would disagree

Well, the president had the right to pardon them, because he has the right to grant pardons, and doubtless a lot of them were way overcharged, but they did still commit real crimes, and while prosecutors who abused or exceeded their authority should be held accountable, the rioters themselves were still criminals, and should not be treated as heroes.

If there is valid evidence against someone that they attended and participated in the attacks then absolutely but there was likely a few people that were thrown into the mix of attackers just because they were there at the wrong place at the wrong time. Similar to how people are being arrested now for attending car takeovers but a random person genuinely walking past could be arrested.

Yes, only to the non-violent people led in by police should be pardoned while the violent people charged.

If they are determined not to have played a willingly complicit and destructive role, then they should be pardoned.

Those who who werent violent and or didnt commit any crime other than entering the already open building.

Yes, multiple people were jailed for extended periods of time without trial and that is unconstitutional.

Only the federal agents who attended the event and pretended to be republican rioters should not recieve pardons.

Those convicted of violent crimes should not be pardoned, but the President has a right to do so in accordance to the constitution

Yes, but only for those who were non-violent, such as those simply entering the Capitol without authorization, but the violent ones, those that attacked law enforcement and damaged property should not be pardoned