The Trump administration is actively working to institutionalize false narratives surrounding the January 6 Capitol attack, claiming it was driven by “patriots” and that the 2020 election was stolen. Key actions include the president staffing his administration with loyalists who share these beliefs, exemplified by the swift signing of an executive order that pardons nearly 1,600 individuals convicted of crimes related to the insurrection.
Moreover, Trump is reportedly seeking to end the investigations into these events, aggressively targeting federal prosecutors and agents involved in prosecuting the rioters. The Justice Department’s recent efforts to reexamine cases stemming from the January 6 insurrection have sparked controversy, with critics arguing that these moves undermine the integrity of the justice system and reflect a troubling shift in accountability measures.
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