Jan 6 Rioter Formally Rejects Trump Pardon

Jason Riddle, a Navy veteran from New Hampshire convicted for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, is seeking to formally refuse a pardon granted by former President Donald Trump. Riddle, who served a 90-day jail sentence and probation after pleading guilty, worked with Senator Maggie Hassan to submit an official pardon denial request to the Department of Justice. He has publicly condemned Trump's role in inciting the riot and expressed regret for his past support of the MAGA movement. Riddle credits the experience with helping him overcome alcohol addiction and insists that accepting a pardon would deny responsibility for his actions. His case is part of a small but notable trend of January 6 rioters rejecting clemency and distancing themselves from Trump. This contrasts with others involved in the riot who remain unrepentant or have reoffended.