The moves are an abrupt shift for the Justice Department, which had previously argued that the “plain language” of Trump’s pardons covered only crimes that occurred on the actual day of Jan. 6 and in proximity to the Capitol
DOJ: “Our position is very reasonable, the January 6th prosecutions were a political witch hunt and we’re just trying to undo the damage from them. It’s not like we’re handing a get out of jail free cars to people for any crimes they ever did just because they showed up for our boss on that day.”
Trump administration: “[glares silently].”
DOJ: “… Our position is very reasonable, the President can hand out get out of jail free cards to whoever he wants and anyone who suggests otherwise hates America.”
DOJ: “Our position is very reasonable, the January 6th prosecutions were a political witch hunt and we’re just trying to undo the damage from them. It’s not like we’re handing a get out of jail free cars to people for any crimes they ever did just because they showed up for our boss on that day.”
Trump administration: “[glares silently].”
DOJ: “… Our position is very reasonable, the President can hand out get out of jail free cards to whoever he wants and anyone who suggests otherwise hates America.”