Trump considered pardoning ALL January 6 defendants while in office

floated the idea of issuing a blanket pardon for people who took part in the Jan. 6th riot during his last days in office, according to a new report – which comes after the former president suggested the idea at a Saturday rally.

Trump caused an uproar with his recent comments, when he promised to treat 'those people from January 6 fairly' if he runs and wins the . 'And if it requires pardons we will give them pardons because they are being treated so unfairly,' he said.

Following the January 6th Capitol riot, when there was already talk of potential legal exposure for organizers, Trump spoke to advisors about issuing a potential 'blanket' pardon for the people who stormed the Capitol, reported.

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