January 6 pardons fact-checks — 2 graded reports

Tim Miller Highlights Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters' Subsequent Crimes, Georgia GOP Senate Candidate

Oct 11, 2026

The Bulwark video compiles Tim Miller's commentary on Republican midterm candidates and a dedicated segment on recidivism among Trump-pardoned January 6 defendants. Miller details six recent cases of rearrests or sentencings for child sex crimes, burglary, threats, and gun offenses, arguing this undermines Republican 'law and order' claims and shows pardons incentivize bad behavior ahead of midterms and 2028. He then launches a series on 'crazy stupid Republicans' for statewide office, starting with Georgia Senate nominee Rep. Mike Collins, citing his conspiracy theories, January 6 support, and ties to white nationalists via campaign associates, family, and former staff. The latter part shifts to Miller responding to criticism of anti-despair messaging aimed at Gen Z, invoking James Baldwin.

Source: The Bulwark

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MS NOW Discusses Jack Smith Interview on Jan. 6 Pardons and Rule of Law

Jul 6, 2026

The broadcast features Ari Melber and Andrew Weissmann reacting to Jack Smith's recent exclusive interview with Nicolle Wallace on MS NOW. It focuses on Smith's comments about not being intimidated, defending career prosecutors, and warning of an unprecedented attack on the rule of law, while highlighting Trump's pardons of January 6 defendants as rewarding sedition and risking future violence. Weissmann discusses recidivism costs and potential for a weaponized militia. The segment emphasizes Smith's candor and contrasts current events with historical precedents like Watergate and McCarthyism.

Source: MS NOW