Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
He said he'd pardon them?
Yes. That's been his schtick since his 2016 days. At first it was "I'll pay for your lawyers" then, as President, in a clear abuse of power, it was to weaponize pardons.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/16/us-capitol-rioters-donald-trump-pardons
'I’m facing a prison sentence': US Capitol rioters plead with Trump for pardons