Sharply divided reactions to Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

Sharply divided reactions to Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

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The video discusses the mixed reactions following President Trump's pardoning of nearly 1500 individuals convicted in the January 6th Capitol attack. While some celebrate the decision, others, including political figures like Adam Schiff, criticize it as undermining the rule of law. The pardons, part of Trump's campaign promises, have sparked debates about their implications for the future of the country.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general public's reaction to President Trump's pardoning of individuals involved in the January 6th attack?

Indifference

Mixed reactions

Unanimous support

Complete opposition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What event coincided with President Trump's pardoning of the January 6th defendants?

His first term inauguration

His return to the White House

A national holiday

A Supreme Court ruling

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did California Senator Adam Schiff describe the pardons?

An act of mercy

A sick portrayal of the rule of law

A triumph of justice

A necessary action

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed feeling betrayed by the pardons issued by President Trump?

A former Capitol Police officer

A news anchor

A Supreme Court Justice

A White House staff member

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the pardons indicate about President Trump's campaign promises?

They are being actively pursued

They are irrelevant

They are being ignored

They are unlikely to be fulfilled