Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters are growing angry at the Trump administration

Many have become consumed by resentment and demands for payback.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 6, 2026 In the first hours of his second administration, President Trump granted amnesty to nearly 1,600 people implicated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. But for some pardoned rioters, it was not enough. Kenny Holston/The New York Times Many have become consumed by resentment and demands for payback. → MORE POLITICS COVERAGE Opinion Five years after the Jan. 6 riot, lawlessness has triumphed, the Editorial Board writes. → Stephen Miller claims the U.S. has a right to take Greenland. → Analysis Here's how the "Donroe Doctrine" reinforces President Xi Jinping's vision of power in Asia. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. It's a pivotal moment for American politics. Join us for 2026 and beyond. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018