We Stand Against the January 6th Pardons

We strongly oppose the pardons and commutation of sentences issued by President Donald Trump today that apply to those convicted for their actions on January 6, 2021. 

These individuals were part of the violent insurrection that targeted the United States Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2021 election. By attacking the Capitol, they attacked the foundations of our democracy—the right of each of us to express our voice via the ballot box. They did this through political violence. Pardoning people who were fairly convicted for their actions that day is an attack on our rule of law. 

The rule of law isn’t optional—it’s what keeps our democracy strong. January 6th wasn’t a political disagreement—it was an attack on our constitutional system. Our democratic republic cannot function under the threat of political violence, and we must hold those who use violence accountable for their actions. This isn’t about politics—it’s about ensuring our country stays strong and free.

America’s veterans understand the sacrifices needed to keep our democracy secure. Pardoning those who threatened to tear apart our republican form of government over partisan politics is a betrayal of our service.

The Chamberlain Network was founded to unite veterans, military families, and citizens committed to defending democracy, and that mission has never been more urgent. January 6th showed us the devastating consequences of lies and misinformation, of unchecked extremism, and of leaders who choose self-interest over the country they are meant to serve. 

As veterans, we know that our service to the nation doesn’t end when we hang up our uniforms. We must continue to honor our oaths long after leaving service by not taking our democracy for granted, by leading in our communities, and by standing up for what is right. The January 6th Insurrection was a violation of that oath. But the work we do now—the work of standing up, speaking out, and taking action—can ensure it also becomes a turning point. Together, we can show that our Republic is not a fragile thing to be bullied by a mob, but a resilient one, strengthened by the commitment of those who believe in it.

Today, we condemn President Trump’s decision to pardon those who participated in the violence on January 6, 2021. 

Chris Purdy
Founder and CEO
The Chamberlain Network