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Tony Wied: “I think the overwhelming majority [of January 6…”

Featuring: Tony Wied, Republican | U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Congressman Wied discusses immigration and Jan. 6 pardons

Published | Video Starts at 04:55

Well, President Trump was very clear to your point that he, you know, he was going to pardon those that were as part of January6. I think the overwhelming majority [of January 6 participants] were peaceful protesters. I think, you know, this is a pardoned situation. President Biden pardoned many people in his presidency, as have all presidents. And, you know, this is something that President Trump was very clear about. (04:55–05:00)

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Asserts that most participants in the January 6 events were peaceful protesters.

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