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Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants get hero’s welcome, star status at CPAC

Conservatives welcomed recently pardoned January 6 convicts at the Conservative Political Action Conference , treating them as heroes, following pardons by President Donald Trump.
Many people lined up to take photos with recently pardoned January 6 convicts at the Conservative Political Action Conference on February 20, 2025.
Despite some tensions, CPAC allowed previously ejected pardoned defendants back into the conference, which is attended by conservatives until February 22.
CPAC stated on social media that it supports President Trump's pardons and claims that attendees were not removed due to their involvement in January 6 events.

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Washington Examiner

Jan. 6 defendants granted blanket clemency by Trump push for more - Washington Examiner

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – One month after President Donald Trump issued mass clemency for all of the defendants convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, some of them want to see more from the president and the government. Jan. 6 Capitol rioters Stewart Rhodes, who was one of the 14 who received a commutation, and Christopher Quaglin, who received a full pardon, were among the attendees at the 2025 Conservative Political Act…

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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CBS News

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants attend conservative conference

It was one month ago, on his first day back in office, that President Trump made good on his promise to pardon the rioters involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. On Thursday, some of them attended a gathering of conservatives in Maryland. Scott MacFarlane has details.

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Star Advertiser

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters get mixed reception at CPAC

WASHINGTON >> Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was among a group of pardoned Jan. 6 defendants who were denied access to CPAC, the conservative political event, when it opened this week, drawing fierce criticism from one of President Donald Trump’s most die-hard constituencies.

1 day ago·Honolulu, United States

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The Hill

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendants get hero’s welcome, star status at CPAC

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Individuals pardoned by President Trump over their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot are off-stage stars at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this year. More than a dozen of the “J6ers” are in attendance at the gathering of conservatives, and they are being treated like war heroes. A group…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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