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The US has pardoned insurrectionists twice before – and both times, years of violent racism followed

theconversation.comThe US has pardoned insurrectionists twice before – and both times, years of violent racism followedIt’s not yet clear whether Trump’s pardons will herald a period of national harmony – as past presidents hoped for – or more incidents of violence, as actually resulted.

7/3/25, 5:14 pm29 reposts50 likes

@bluesplayer1.bsky.social

It is clear what the results will be...those who forget the past are bound to repeat it.

badlittlegirl.bsky.social

@badlittlegirl.bsky.social

Trump appears to use the communication techniques of the original KKK.

@brucealeksander.bsky.social

History teaches that the pardons of January 6 insurrectionists will not bring about a new era of peace. It only waters the weeds.