Trump's recent pardons for over 1,500 individuals linked to the January 6 Capitol riot and two convicted D.C. police officers have sparked bipartisan criticism and discussions on political violence and accountability. While Trump defends these actions as just and necessary, police unions support the officers' pardons, arguing they faced wrongful charges. However, many law enforcement members and families of riot victims express deep concern over the implications of such pardons on accountability and public trust.