Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump's victory and expect to be pardoned

Trump's Terms

For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with NPR's Tom Dreisbach.
For many people charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Donald Trump's victory has led to celebration. Throughout Trump's campaign, he called the rioters "political prisoners" — and promised pardons on his first day in office.
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