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Trump vows to ‘HIT’ any protester who spits on police. He pardoned those who did far worse on Jan. 6

Trump pardoned hundreds of people who did far worse than spit on police during the violent Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. His pardons freed those convicted of assaulting officers with flagpoles, hockey sticks and a crutch.

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night’s immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night’s immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Trump's pardons show how he holds his supporters to different standards.

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