“It tells future extremists that they can violently storm our institutions and face no real consequences.”

Pelosi has long been vocal about the gravity of the January 6 attack, and her comments underscore fears that such a move will embolden those who seek to undermine democratic processes in the future.

Many Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns that these pardons could erode trust in the government’s ability to enforce the law fairly and consistently.

Some believe this executive order is yet another example of Trump placing his personal and political interests above the country’s foundational principles.

Legal experts have also warned that this decision could have far-reaching implications for how future administrations handle politically charged legal cases.

Despite the widespread criticism from Democratic officials and legal scholars, Trump’s supporters have celebrated the mass pardon, viewing it as a long-overdue correction to what they see as an unjust persecution of political dissidents.

Many conservatives have argued that the legal system disproportionately targeted individuals who were merely protesting, rather than committing serious offenses.

They claim that the prosecutions were politically motivated and meant to silence opposition, rather than being a genuine effort to uphold justice.