The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has introduced a concurrent resolution condemning President Donald Trump's issuance of pardons and commutations for individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the United States Capitol. The resolution highlights that Trump pardoned over 1,500 individuals, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy and violent acts against law enforcement officers during the Capitol attack. The resolution asserts that these actions by the President promote unjustified vigilantism and disrespect towards police officers who risked their lives to protect the Capitol.
The resolution emphasizes that the United States is a nation founded on democracy and justice, and it does not support actions that undermine government authority, particularly in the context of a peaceful transfer of power. The members of the Ohio General Assembly express their disapproval of Trump's decisions and stand against the pardoning of those who participated in the Capitol riot. The resolution calls for the Clerk of the House to transmit copies to Ohio's Congressional delegation and the media.