Ahead of the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, House Democrats released reports detailing President Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 defendants and the firing of Justice Department officials. Rep. Jamie Raskin warned that the pardons foster a “private militia” threatening public safety, with 33 pardoned individuals later charged with new crimes. The reports also highlight the influence of pro-Trump figures in government and the struggles of prosecutors fired post-attack. They call for acknowledgment of law enforcement sacrifices, noting a commemorative plaque remains in storage despite legal requirements.
