Executive Branch Terrorism & Extremism

Lawfare Daily: The Jan. 6 Pardonee Crime Wave with Katherine Pompilio

Benjamin Wittes, Katherine Pompilio, Jen Patja
Friday, June 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

A new Lawfare study reveals that almost 1 in 16 Jan. 6 pardonees have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6 since the attack.

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In a new report for Lawfare, Associate Editor Katherine Pompilio finds that 97 of the more than 1,500 individuals granted clemency by President Trump for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of crimes separate from Jan. 6 since their participation in the Jan. 6 riot.

On today’s episode, Pompilio joins Lawfare Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes to discuss the new report, the types of crimes these 97 individuals have been charged with, the power (and consequences) of the presidential pardon, and more. 

Please note that this episode contains content that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

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Benjamin Wittes

Benjamin Wittes

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Benjamin Wittes is editor in chief of Lawfare and a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of several books.
Katherine Pompilio

Katherine Pompilio

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Katherine Pompilio is an associate editor of Lawfare. She holds a B.A. with honors in political science from Skidmore College.
Jen Patja

Jen Patja

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Jen Patja is the editor of the Lawfare Podcast and Rational Security, and serves as Lawfare’s Director of Audience Engagement. Previously, she was Co-Executive Director of Virginia Civics and Deputy Director of the Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier, where she worked to deepen public understanding of constitutional democracy and inspire meaningful civic participation.
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