CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS

On 2026-01-13, Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) delivered a floor speech titled "CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS" in the House.

CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H698] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONDEMNING THE JANUARY 6 PARDONS (Mr. DeSAULNIER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my outrage and ask my colleagues to join me in condemning the actions of the President when he pardoned so many of the individuals convicted after January 6. At least 13 individuals who have been pardoned by President Trump have gone on to commit additional crimes, including sexual assault against a minor and a fatal DUI. Instead of promoting accountability and rehabilitation, when possible, in our justice system, shouldn't the President and the majority look at these pardons and make sure that they accept the consequences of his actions and their actions by not ignoring them? Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in condemning the President's unvetted and ill-advised pardons that are leading to repeat offenses. Congress should be here to protect innocent Americans and not look away from the consequences of the President's actions. ____________________