Pardoned J6 Rioter Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Kill House Democratic Leader

Arrest of Pardoned January 6th Rioter

• 🚨 Christopher Moahan, a January 6th rioter previously pardoned by President Trump, has been arrested for allegedly making death threats.
• 💬 Moahan reportedly sent text messages vowing to "eliminate" House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeff at an event in New York City.
• ⚖️ He has been charged with making a terroristic threat and is scheduled to appear in court in Duchess County, New York.

January 6th Involvement and Political Reaction

• 🏛️ Prosecutors state Moahan was among the first individuals to breach the US Capitol grounds and reach the Senate floor on January 6th, 2021.
• 😨 This incident has caused concern in the political world, especially following other instances of political violence.
• 🗣️ Jeff expressed gratitude to law enforcement and criticized President Trump's blanket pardon for those involved in the Capitol storming.
• 📢 Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the threat but did not condemn Trump's pardon.