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Capitol Riots and the Justice Debate | Salt Lake City News
The Trump administration’s attempt to create a $2 billion fund for “victims” of government overreach—widely seen as rewarding January 6 rioters—was shut down by the DOJ amid backlash. A federal judge recently dismissed a seditious conspiracy charge against one rioter, reigniting Senate debate over whether Capitol attackers face real consequences. Trump continues defending the rioters as “great American Patriots,” claiming they’re being unfairly punished and deserve compensation. Even some Republicans reject this view, insisting those who assaulted police and destroyed the Capitol aren’t…
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