Former President Donald Trump has granted pardons to nearly all of the defendants charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot on his final day in office. The decision has sparked backlash from Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called the pardons "shameful" and accused Trump of protecting those who attacked the Capitol.

According to reports, Trump's pardons cover a wide range of individuals involved in the violence, from trespassers to those charged with more serious offenses. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising Trump for showing mercy to those caught up in the chaos of that day, while others criticize him for pardoning individuals who have been accused of inciting violence and threatening the peaceful transfer of power.

Pelosi slammed the pardons as an attempt to undermine accountability for the attack on the Capitol, saying that Trump's actions only further divided the nation. The fallout from Trump's decision is likely to continue to reverberate in the political landscape as the new administration takes office and seeks to address the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection.