House Democrats release reports showing Trump’s first year after Jan. 6

(MENAFN) As the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, Democrats in the House of Representatives have issued two new reports examining developments that followed the riot during the early period of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to reports.

According to accounts cited in the reports, the House Judiciary Committee focused on Trump’s move to grant pardons to most individuals convicted in connection with the Capitol attack, as well as the removal of Justice Department officials who had handled those prosecutions under the previous administration.

The committee’s senior Democratic member, Rep. Jamie Raskin, argued that the pardons effectively amounted to forming “a private militia of proven street fighters,” cautioning that such actions pose “a nightmare for American public safety.”

Drawing on findings from a government accountability watchdog, the reports stated that at least 33 individuals who received pardons have since been charged with new criminal offenses.

“Far from being tough on crime, President Trump has let violent criminals out of prison, enabling them to commit new crimes,” the reports alleged.

Beyond the pardons, the analysis also addressed the growing influence of individuals associated with efforts to overturn the 2020 election who have since assumed senior positions within the Justice Department. It further highlighted ongoing consequences for prosecutors and Capitol Police officers who were injured during the January 6 assault.

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