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On the recordOctober 21, 2025
Since the blanket pardon that occurred earlier this year, many of the criminals released have committed additional crimes throughout the country.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries comments on the consequences of pardons granted to Jan. 6 rioters.

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