Will Trump's Jan. 6 pardons embolden extremist groups?
Season 2025
Episode 4
About the Episode
President Trump's most dramatic move of the week took even his allies by surprise, the wholesale pardon of Jan. 6 rioters, including men convicted of felony assaults of police officers and leaders and members of two far-right militias utterly devoted to Trump. The panel discusses the tumultuous first week of Trump’s second term.
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Extras
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Breaking down Trump's first week of 'shock and awe'
Breaking down Trump's first week of 'shock and awe'9:22 -
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Trump promises a busy first day in office
Trump promises a busy first day in office after he's inaugurated13:39 -
If Trump can't deliver, what will the reaction be?
If Trump can't deliver on his promises, what will the reaction be?15:39 -
Trump’s threats give new meaning to 'America First'
Trump’s threats against allies give new meaning to 'America First'8:24 -
Are any of Trump’s Cabinet picks in trouble?
Are any of Trump’s Cabinet picks in trouble of not being confirmed?12:09 -
How Johnson kept his speakership despite some GOP resistance
How Mike Johnson kept his speakership despite some GOP resistance11:49 -
How Arizona went from McCain Republicanism to Trumpism
How Arizona went from McCain Republicanism to Trumpism15:48 -
Why Democrats lost and the future of the party
Why Democrats lost the White House and the future of the party8:42 -
How did Musk become the most powerful man in Washington?
How did Elon Musk become the most powerful man in Washington?18:12
