The Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution condemning President Trump's pardon of individuals convicted of violent crimes related to the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The resolution highlights the violent actions of the mob that day, which included vandalism, threats to lawmakers, and assaults on law enforcement officers. It notes that over 1,500 individuals were charged in connection with the attack, with 400 of those charges being for violent crimes. The resolution specifically criticizes the pardons issued by Trump on January 20, 2025, which erased the convictions of those who had violently assaulted police officers and undermined the justice system.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses concern that these pardons send a dangerous message about the acceptability of violence against law enforcement and diminish the sacrifices made by officers to protect the Capitol and the nation. It emphasizes the negative impact on public safety and law enforcement morale, both in Minnesota and across the country. The Minnesota Senate calls for a rejection of any attempts to disregard judicial decisions and directs the Secretary of the Senate to authenticate and transmit the resolution to Governor Tim Walz.