Throughout American history, presidents have wielded the pardon power to heal national wounds. Abraham Lincoln pardoned Confederate soldiers. Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon.

Jimmy Carter pardoned Vietnam draft evaders. Each time, critics howled while supporters celebrated the restoration of justice and unity.

This from thepatriotjournal.com.

Now, as the nation approaches another pivotal moment in its history, the question of mercy versus retribution takes center stage. After four years of what many conservatives view as politically-motivated prosecutions, families torn apart, and lives destroyed, the pendulum appears ready to swing back toward justice.

The story hit the Internet on January 7, 2025, during a pivotal press conference at Mar-a-Lago. There, President-elect Donald Trump addressed one of the most contentious issues facing his incoming administration—the fate of January 6 defendants who have been prosecuted by The Obiden Department of In-Justice.

 After being asked about his plans for January 6 defendants, Trump stated:

I’ll be making major pardons, yes.

The statement sent shockwaves through Washington’s political establishment. It brought hope to hundreds of families affected by what many conservatives consider excessive prosecutions.

The In-Justice Department data denotes:

– [E]xactly 1,583 Americans charged in connection with January 6, and

– Of these, 1,087 have pleaded guilty. Many faced pressure from aggressive prosecutors and stared down lengthy prison terms that would destroy their families.

Trump noted:

People that didn’t even walk into the building are in jail right now.

He highlighted what supporters see as clearly disproportionate prosecutions.

So, we’ll be looking at the whole thing.

The statistics hide the human toll:

– James Grant once had law school acceptance letters. Now he can’t even get a basic loan.

– George Tenney III lost his business. His probation officer must approve any new credit applications.

The ripple effects touch entire communities:

– Parents sold homes to pay legal bills.

– Spouses struggle alone with children.

– Veterans who served America proudly now carry criminal records.

Harold Grant, father of one defendant, said:

We know this was deterrence. We know exactly why it was done. But the human cost is just ridiculous.

His words echo through countless conservative households.

Here are the facts:

– Most charges were non-violent misdemeanors like trespassing,

– Yet Biden’s DOJ pursued cases like they were hunting Al Capone, and

– Meanwhile, in 2020, violent rioters in major cities faced minimal consequences.

And interesting details that makes liberals squirm:

– Federal judges found the DOJ’s approach excessive, but

– Court records show 85% of January 6 defendants received sentences below what prosecutors demanded.

Trump’s transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt explained the situation perfectly:

The president-elect will pardon Americans who were denied due process and unfairly prosecuted by the weaponized Department of Justice.

The plan shows typical Trump efficiency.

He told Time magazine in December 2024:

I’m going to do case-by-case, and if they were non-violent, I think they’ve been greatly punished.

Constitutional experts agree. Presidential pardon power exists exactly for situations like this. It is meant to correct overreach and promote national healing.

For thousands of American families, January 20th cannot come soon enough.

One defendant said:

I’m praying for a pardon. It’s not an exaggeration to say that my life depends on this.