[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.

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