Nancy Pelosi says Jan. 6 pardons should consider violent ‘intention’

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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) pinned the threats against her and her husband on President-elect Donald Trump, saying he has called on his supporters to “continue their violence.”

As Trump’s inauguration approaches, he has promised to swiftly pardon those with charges connected to the events of Jan. 6, 2021. The promise has stirred speculation of which cases will be dismissed and which will continue under Trump. While appearing on Face the Nation Sunday, Pelosi said she hoped that Trump will evaluate the charges on a case-by-case basis.

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