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Oct 16, 2025 The Trump administration pardoned January 6 rioters who assaulted police officers Corroborated Power and Authority
The pardons reduced accountability for political violence tied to the president's movement and signaled selective use of clemency power.
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- Trump administration pardons January 6 rioters — The Trump administration has pardoned individuals involved in the January 6 riots who assaulted police officers.
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Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Oct 11, 2025 President Trump called for the prosecution of named political opponents Corroborated Power and Authority
The demand treated law enforcement as a tool against rivals, weakening the norm that criminal process should be independent of presidential will.
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- Trump called for prosecution of Adam Schiff — Former President Trump called for the prosecution of Rep.
- Trump indicated desire to prosecute former FBI Director Chris Wray — Former President Trump suggested that former FBI Director Chris Wray should be prosecuted, alleging misconduct related to the January 6 events.
- Trump calls for prosecution of political opponents — Trump publicly called for the prosecution of Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Monaco, and Adam Schiff, asserting his authority as the chief law enforcement officer to investigate these individuals.
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Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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