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Trump's pardons will embolden Proud Boys, other far-right groups, say experts

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President Donald Trump pardoned all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol .

Some called for the death of judges who oversaw the trials.

Experts say the pardons will embolden the Proud Boys and other extremist groups such as white supremacists who have openly called for political violence.

Trump supporters praise pardons in right-wing online forums.

Experts say pardons will incentivize pro-Trump vigilantes to commit violence under the belief they’ll receive legal immunity if they act in the interests of Trump .

Nearly 300 rioters had links to 46 far-right groups or movements, a study says.

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