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Chuck Schumer: “These pardons are among the most sickening things Donald…”

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Schumer says Venezuela briefing did not answer many of his questions

Published January 6, 2026 | Video Starts at 10:42

Donald Trump, a man who claims to stand up for the police, a man who says he cares about law and order, pardoned every single convicted insurrectionist on his very first day as president. These pardons are among the most sickening things Donald Trump has done in office. His betrayal of law enforcement, of democracy makes a mockery of the rule of law. These pardons were an explicit endorsement of using violence to get your way. (10:42–10:47)

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Asserts that the pardons of insurrectionists are among the worst actions by Donald Trump in office.

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