Trump and the pardon: a step into the danger zone?

Trump and the pardon: a step into the danger zone?

President Donald Trump has once again commented on the pardon of participants in the Capitol Sturm. During a flight to New Orleans on Air Force One, he explained that he saw no problems in it to pardon convicted violent offenders. Trump described the pardoned as victims of government attacks and treated as unfair. This happened in the context of his stay in New Orleans, where he wants to meet police officers who were in use after a terrorist attack on New Year's Day. It is particularly explosive that Trump is the first US president to attend the Super Bowl.

The storm on the US parliament building on January 6, 2021, which was triggered by Trump's supporters in protest against his election defeat against Joe Biden, remains one of the most controversial episodes in recent US history. Several people lost their lives during and after the attack, and many security officers were injured. At the beginning of his second term, Trump had pardoned all those involved in the Capitol Sturm, including high-ranking members of the right-wing extremist groups "Oath Keepers" and "Proud Boys", who had received high prison terms due to their role in storm.

political controversy and reactions

The pardonation that took place on the day of Trump's inauguration led to heated discussions within US politics. Among the pardons are prominent people such as Stewart Rhodes and Henry "Enrique" Tarrio. Political scientist Thomas Greven emphasizes the constitutional aspects of these decisions and criticizes the double morality of the Republicans, who are committed to "Law and Order", while at the same time pardoning offenders who acted in the interests of Trump. The groups "Proud Boys" and "Oath Keepers" are not only controversial because of their actions, but also because of their ideological basics that include racism and anti -Semitism.

The decision to pardon gives cause for concern. Extremism researcher Jon Lewis warned that the message will be sent that the action of the capitals is legitimate. The release of many convicts after the pardon already shows how profound the consequences of these decisions could be. Numerous pardoned people feel rejected by society, which could urge them to join extremist groups. Tarrio, who received 22 years in prison, expressed threats to those who are responsible for the storm on the Capitol after his release.

safety concerns and follow

concerns about the security of FBI officials have been loud, who were involved in the investigation into the Capitol Storm. The Trump government plans to create a list of these employees, which could potentially lead to revenge files. Andrew McCabe, a former deputy FBI director, has warned of possible acts of violence. Such developments stir up fears that political violence in the United States could increase, especially since Trump gives an boost with his statements and decisions.

In the middle of these controversy, Trump remains steadfast in his rhetoric and does not seem to show any signs of remorse. Instead, he described the pardons as "a great thing for humanity". While different voices within the political landscape are alerted through the developments, only a few Republicans openly support a critical attitude towards Trump's decisions.

Overall, the current situation reveals how deeply the political gap in the United States is anchored and what challenges are before society to combat extremism and violent clashes. For many, the question remains the further consequences of Trump's attitude to the political landscape and social stability. Radio euskirchen reports that ... ZDF informed about ... and the Tagesschau analyzes the effects on society.