The nation's largest police organization, which supported Donald Trump in the past three elections, condemned the president's decision to pardon 1,500 rioters on January 6, some of whom were accused of assaulting law enforcement officers. was convicted of.
“Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety, they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law,” said the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). states. said in a joint statement on Tuesday..
“Allowing early release for those convicted of these crimes diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by our brave law enforcement officers and their families.”
President Trump signed an executive order Monday night granting “full, complete and unconditional pardons” to 1,500 defendants charged or convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Most of the charges were related to trespassing and disorderly conduct during the mob's breach of the Capitol, but some charges include assaulting a police officer and other more serious crimes, which carry multi-year sentences. There were also things.
He also commuted the prison sentences of 14 people, including Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.
“When perpetrators of crimes, especially serious crimes, are not held fully accountable,
Sends a dangerous message that attacking law enforcement has the following consequences:
“It is not serious and may incite others to commit similar acts of violence,” both police organizations said.
The Fraternal Order of Police, which boasts a membership of more than 377,000 sworn law enforcement officers nationwide, supported President Trump in 2016, 2020 and 2024.
