Pardoned January 6 rioters voice strong discontent over FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent appointment of Steven J. Jensen, who led the investigation into the Capitol attack. This backlash underscores growing tensions as prominent MAGA supporters, including those convicted for their roles in the insurrection, accuse Patel of “stabbing them in the back,” questioning his loyalty to the movement.
Among the critics is Richard Barnett, notorious for propping his feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk during the riot, who labeled the appointment a “sad day for MAGA.” As Patel seeks to reform the FBI’s structure with new leadership, the anger among pardoned rioters highlights a fracture within the movement regarding loyalty and accountability. Their responses reflect a broader discontent with the agency that prosecuted them, raising questions about the ongoing ramifications of the January 6 events.
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