US President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons of Capitol rioters drew starkly contrasting reactions on Tuesday, largely embraced by his Republican supporters and vehemently condemned by Democrats.
According to the Justice Department, over 100 defendants from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana are facing charges for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
But there were notable absences, including former first lady Michelle Obama and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi. Both women attended Trump's 2017 inauguration, although Trump himself skipped Biden's ...