President-elect Donald Trump plans to pardon his supporters involved in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as soon as he takes office, saying they are “living in hell.” He claims that the rioters have been through a “very nasty system” and deserves legal relief. Trump also indicated that he won’t use the Justice Department against his political foes and criticized the House committee members who investigated the attack, saying they should go to jail. Trump’s plan to pardon his supporters has raised concerns given the seriousness of the charges they face, ranging from unlawful parading to seditious conspiracy. He also expressed dissatisfaction with FBI Director Christopher Wray and hinted that he would replace him if he didn’t resign. Trump didn’t rule out appointing a special prosecutor to investigate outgoing President Joe Biden but said it would ultimately be the decision of his attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi. However, his comments have drawn criticism, with Republican Liz Cheney accusing Trump of lying about the House January 6 committee and calling his suggestions of a Justice Department investigation into the committee unconstitutional. The interview provides insights into Trump’s views on the justice system and his plans for his upcoming presidency.
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