Trump’s $1.8B fund draws Jan. 6 defendant claims
#TrumpFund #January6Trump allies, including January 6 defendants, seek payouts from a $1.8B compensation fund. Critics call it a "slush fund" rewarding supporters. Enrique Tarrio expects up to $5 million. Lawyers for hundreds of rioters prepare applications, claiming destroyed lives and businesses. read more
Trump official predicted $1.7 billion Jan. 6 payout
#January6 #DOJA Trump DOJ official predicted compensation payouts for January 6 defendants, later announcing a $1.7 billion fund. The fund compensates those allegedly "weaponized" by government, available to over 1,500 charged rioters, including police assaulters, sparking controversy over taxpayer-funded restitution. read more
Blanche won’t rule out Jan. 6 rioters getting taxpayer funds
#TrumpSlushFund #January6Acting AG Todd Blanche refuses to bar January 6 rioters or Trump donors from a $1.7B fund for "weaponization" victims, calling it open to "anybody." Critics denounce the taxpayer-funded "slush fund" as unprecedented and alarming. read more
Ex-Capitol Officer Sues Over False Bomb Plot Claims
#DefamationLawsuit #January6Former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kerkhoof sues Blaze Media for defamation after false accusations she planted Jan. 6 pipe bombs. The baseless claims led to her firing, FBI investigation, and severe harassment. read more
January 6 Officers Decry DOJs Conviction Reversal as Betrayal
#January6 #AccountabilityCapitol officers beaten in the Jan. 6 attack condemn the DOJ's move to erase sedition convictions. They call it a betrayal and an attempt to rewrite history, as the administration dismisses cases against far-right group members. read more
Trump DOJ Moves to Overturn Jan. 6 Convictions
#January6 #DOJTrump's DOJ seeks to overturn Jan 6 convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, including seditious conspiracy charges. Motions aim to dismiss cases, continuing Trump's pardons and reshaping the legal aftermath of the Capitol attack. read more
January 6 Rioters Sue Police for Millions
#January6 #ExcessiveForceLawsuitConvicted January 6 rioters, including Proud Boys members, file a class-action lawsuit alleging police used excessive force like tear gas and clubs. They seek $18 million, claiming the crowd was peaceful before police intervention. read more
Trump-Linked Firm Gets $13M in No-Bid Contracts
#TrumpContracts #January6A firm that helped plan Trump's January 6 rally received $13 million in no-bid federal contracts after his return to office, signaling "special treatment" due to its close ties to his administration, according to a New York Times report. read more
Judge Orders Response in Hidden Jan 6 Plaque Suit
#CapitolRiot #January6A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to respond to a lawsuit over a plaque honoring January 6 police officers. Plaintiffs argue its hidden placement violates law and conceals the Capitol attack's history. read more
Rubio Slammed for Photo with Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter
#USPolitics #January6Marco Rubio faced criticism for posing with former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, whose sedition conviction was commuted by Trump. Critics called the photo shameful and dangerous, questioning the legitimacy it granted. read more
Jan. 6 Heroes Plaque Installed at Capitol After 3-Year Delay
#January6 #CapitolSiegeA plaque honoring police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, siege has been installed after a three-year delay. It was placed without ceremony, following a Senate resolution, though some officers argue it doesn't fully comply with the law. read more
Jordans Jan. 6 Stance Sparks Irony Accusations
#JimJordan #January6Jim Jordan, a Jan 6 apologist, stated people have no right to disrupt Congress, causing irony. He defended 2020 election challenges and rioters. Critics highlight his past support for overturning election results. read more
DOJ Moves to Dismiss Steve Bannon Contempt Case
#SteveBannon #January6The Justice Department moved to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon for defying a January 6 committee subpoena. Prosecutors cited "interests of justice." Bannon was previously convicted and served prison time. read more
"Pardoned Capitol Rioter Welcomed as Hero at California Church"
#January6 #PardonDerek Kinnison, a January 6 rioter recently pardoned, was welcomed as a hero at a California church where he proclaimed, "Let my people go." The congregation rejoiced with him, and despite controversy over the pardons, Kinnison expressed gratitude for his release. read more
January 6 Rioter Thanks Trump for Pardon, Vows Steak Celebration
#January6 #TrumpPardonA January 6 rioter thanks Trump for his pardon and plans to frame it before celebrating with a steak. read more
Trump Pardons January 6 Capitol Attack Participants Amid Controversy
#January6 #USCapitolDonald Trump pardoned January 6 rioters, leading to their release from prison as shown in a live feed. Over 1,500 were charged in connection with the US Capitol attack fueled by election fraud claims. Trump fulfilled his promise to pardon them. read more
"January 6 Anniversary: Lingering Impact of US Capitol Attack"
#January6 #TrumpAdministrationRepublicans attempt to diminish the January 6th attack as a snow-covered Washington D.C. reflects on the day. Liberals and press voice grievances as Trump is set to return to power. Democrats emphasize the need for upholding democracy. read more
Trump Hints at Possible Clemency for Capitol Attack Participants
#Trump #January6Donald Trump suggests potential clemency for January 6 insurrectionists following Joe Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, labeling it a miscarriage of justice. Despite condemning the violence, Trump hints at granting pardon to convicted rioters, raising hopes among some currently incarcerated. read more
"Capitol Riot Prisoners Radicalized in 'Patriot Wing,' Sparking Concerns"
#January6 #PrisonRadicalizationSome January 6 prisoners, whom Trump promised to release, are being radicalized inside jail, according to reports. Inmates maintain fervent support for Trump's falsely claimed election win while engaging with supporters online. read more
Prosecutors Argue Trump Not Immune for Jan. 6 Actions
#Trump #January6The unsealed court filing reveals that federal prosecutors argue Trump's actions on January 6 were private and not official, bolstered by further evidence of his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The document includes details of events leading up to the Capitol riot. read more
#January6 #USCapitolAttack
FBI arrests South Dakota man, William Knight, for involvement in January 6 Capitol attack. Charged with felonies and misdemeanors, shown in videos breaking police lines and ramming a Trump sign at officers. Over 1,500 charged in connection to insurrection. read more