Officials Stop Release of Jan 6 Inmates Following Trump Pardon

 Washington D.C. police pushed back the supporters of January 6 detainees after it became clear that not all prisoners would be immediately released following President Donald Trump's pardon.

Newsweek sought email comment from the Washington, D.C. prison service on Monday.

Why It Matters

On his first day in the White House, President Donald Trump granted pardons to almost all of the more than 1,500 people convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

In doing so, Trump told the assembled media that he hoped all of the remaining prisoners would be released that night.

Trump's actions have legitimized the rioters after the FBI and other federal agencies spent tens of millions of dollars hunting them and prosecuting them for their attempts to stop Congress from confirming Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential election.

What To Know

Several online videos show supporters gathering outside the Central Detention Facility in Washington D.C. on Monday evening. Several January 6 rioters were being held there and their supporters demanded their release after President Trump's pardon.

Police could be seen pushing back the supporters in several videos posted on social media.

NewsNation's Brian Entin posted a video of his own on X with the comment: "Family and supporters of January 6th defendants are waiting for them to be released after the pardons. Timing is unclear.

"Police pushed crowd back from the doors. Most people are across the street now."

In a later video, a police sergeant was seen telling a woman that prison authorities would not be releasing all of the pardoned detainees that night and that he was waiting to hear more information.

A man close by shouted that it was an abuse of the prison regulations.

What People Are Saying

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday pardoning the January 6 prisoners, while telling reporters he hoped all the prisoners would be released that night. "We hope they come out tonight, frankly. These people have been destroyed.

"What they've done to these people is outrageous. There's rarely been anything like it in the history of our country," Trump said.

In a video posted on Facebook, a Washington, D.C police sergeant told a woman that not all the January 6 prisoners were being released on Monday night and that he would wait to see what happens on Tuesday.

"It's a brand new day. Let's see what tomorrow brings. I'll probably be here with you," he said.

What Happens Next

More prisoners will likely be released on Tuesday. If there are delays, they will likely be because of administration and processing requirements.