‘I Am Considered a National Hero’: Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendants Rewrite History at CPAC

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By Nik Popli February 21, 2025 5:11 PM EST T he first major conservative gathering since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration quickly became a stage for a symbolic homecoming: pardoned January 6 rioters, some of whom were convicted of assaulting law enforcement while storming the U.S. Capitol four years ago, were now celebrated as heroes among the party’s loyal base. “The J6ers are here at CPAC!” said former Trump strategist Steve Bannon on Thursday, drawing raucous cheers at the

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