Trumps problematic J6 pardons: Letters to the Editor Jan. 29, 2025

The Issue: President Trump’s pardons for those who took part in the Jan.6 Capitol riots.Miranda Devine’s column concerning the pardons for Jan.

6 insurrectionists only makes any logical-thinking American question the reasoning that the pardons were designed to “right wrongs” (“Righting wrong with J6 pardons,” Jan.27).Many of those sentenced, including QAnon shaman Jacob Chansley, pleaded guilty while others were found guilty after trial by a jury of their peers.These people engaged in a blatant act of insurrection and they violated our Constitution by attempting to overturn an election.Lou MaioneManhattanDoes anyone condemning President Trump’s Jan.

6 pardons remember that, in addition to former President Biden pardoning his family, he also commuted the sentences of criminals, murderers and rapists?Arlene ReillyLong BeachSen.Ron Johnson recently helped introduce the Thin Blue Line Act, which increases penalties for criminals who target law enforcement.One of the Jan.

6 extremists, Daniel Rodriguez, repeatedly drove a stun gun into the base of Officer Michael Fanone’s skull.Yet when asked about Trump’s pardons for those convicted of assaulting officers, Johnson had no problem with the president’s actions.Sen.

Lisa Murkowski had the courage to denounce the blanket pardons that included those who attacked law enforcement.In contrast, it seems Johnson’s allegiance to Trump has led him to compromise his moral integrity.Terry HansenMilwaukee, Wis.Some of the 1,500 or so convicted Jan.

6 criminals who were issued a “get out of jail free” card are promising revenge and retribution.I might be, too, if I served time in jail for storming the Capitol and inflicting mayhem.But I wouldn’t be angry at the judges who sentenced me, as they were simply doing right by their jobs.

I’d likely be miffed about sacrificing my freedom for Trump — who refused to accept the results of a fair election.Vin MorabitoScranton, Pa.The left has continuously used...