Editorial: The New York Times

• Trump pardoned Andrew Paul Johnson and Jake Lang, who were charged for their roles in the January 6 riots.
• Trump has pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of the January 6 riots.
• Article II of the Constitution gives the president broad pardon powers. However, Trump has used these powers more frequently than is typical.
• The president's grant of pardon has caused concern for citizens' safety.
• Several of the convicted individuals pardoned by Trump have been charged with serious crimes since receiving the pardon.
• These pardons have been criticized to be dangerous and deeply unfair.

Conclusion: Trump's decision to grant these individuals pardons raises questions of whether it was motivated by justice or politics. It is critical for Americans' safety that those responsible for the Jan 6 riots are held accountable.

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