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DeSantis Doesn’t Rule out Pardoning Jan. 6 Participants in Breach of Capitol

Mr. DeSantis did not rule out commutation or pardon, saying there was a need to look at the cases and ensure that “a single standard of justice” was being met. 
DeSantis Doesn’t Rule out Pardoning Jan. 6 Participants in Breach of Capitol
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump clash with police and security forces outside the Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso /AFP via Getty Images
T.J. Muscaro
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As Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis restarts his presidential campaign, he took a moment to address the trials of men and women who participated in the breach of the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

When asked if, as president, he would commute or pardon those involved Mr. DeSantis did not rule it out saying there was a need to look at the cases and ensure that “a single standard of justice” was being met.

T.J. Muscaro
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Based out of Tampa, Florida, TJ primarily covers weather and national politics.
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