At least five people pardoned by Trump for Capitol attack accused of new crimes
At least five individuals pardoned by Donald Trump for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack have been accused of new crimes. Ryan Nichols, the latest to face charges, allegedly brandished a gun during a dispute in Texas. This follows a pattern where several pardoned individuals have encountered legal issues after their pardons.
- ▪Ryan Nichols was recently arrested for allegedly displaying a handgun during an argument in a church parking lot.
- ▪Nichols had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to the Capitol insurrection and was sentenced to over five years in prison before being pardoned.
- ▪A database has identified more than 30 Capitol attackers who were pardoned by Trump and later faced new criminal charges.
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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in 2021. Photograph: Brent Stirton/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in 2021. Photograph: Brent Stirton/Getty ImagesUS Capitol attackAt least five people pardoned by Trump for Capitol attack accused of new crimesRyan Nichols is the latest such person to face charges after he allegedly brandished a gun during an argumentRamon Antonio VargasSat 16 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe number of president’s supporters accused of committing new crimes after Donald Trump pardoned them for their roles in the 6 January 2021 US Capitol attack recently…
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