How will Donald Trump handle Jan. 6 pardons?

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(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump will be taking office again in just two weeks, and the leader of the Proud Boys is looking to get pardoned. Former Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says he hopes Trump looks at the J6 pardon requests on a case-by-case basis instead of doing a blanket clemency. Democratic strategist Kurt Bardella believes if Trump does do a blanket pardon, it would send a chilling message that Trump is condoning political violence.

Elizabeth Vargas Reports

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