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This resolution strongly condemns former President Donald Trump's issuance of pardons and sentence commutations for individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol. Specifically, the resolution highlights that Trump pardoned or commuted sentences for over 1,500 individuals, including those convicted of serious offenses like seditious conspiracy and those who assaulted law enforcement officers during the insurrection. The resolution argues that by taking these actions, Trump became an advocate for "unjustified vigilantism" and demonstrated disrespect toward police officers who risked their lives protecting the Capitol. The Ohio General Assembly declares its full disapproval of these pardons, emphasizing that the United States is a democracy that does not condone citizens undermining government authority when they disagree with an election outcome. As a final step, the resolution directs the House Clerk to send authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio's Congressional delegation and state news media to ensure widespread communication of their stance.

Government Affairs

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hcr4