Donald Trump expresses affection for Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys and convicted participant in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, during a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago. After being introduced to Tarrio by a club member, Trump reportedly recognizes him and acknowledges the challenges faced by January 6 defendants, stating that he is “working on making things right.” Tarrio recalls the exchange on social media, highlighting Trump’s sentiments and thanking him for his previous pardon.
The meeting is especially notable given Tarrio’s criminal history; in 2023, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6 events, although a recent pardon granted him freedom. The interaction underscores Trump’s ongoing connection with controversial figures from that day and raises questions about his stance on issues of accountability surrounding the Capitol riot. This encounter follows a surge of discussions concerning the implications of such endorsements for Trump’s political future.
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