Donald Trump's blanket pardon of Capitol riot convicts — and his decision to commute the sentences of convicted right-wing gang members from the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys, some of whom were charged with seditious conspiracy — has been met with shock and frustration from those most affected by the 2021 attack.
Brian Fanone, a former DC Metropolitan police officer who was injured during the Capitol riot and later testified about his experience to the House Select Committee investigating the attack — said he felt “betrayed” by his country following the pardons.