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October 22, 2025

Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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A January 6 rioter, who was pardoned by President Trump, has been
arrested for allegedly threatening to assassinate House Democratic
Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan reportedly sent texts to an
unidentified recipient, including "Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a
few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live" and "I will kill
him for the future." Moynihan is among the 1,500 people who participated
in the January 6 riots who were later granted clemency by Trump when he
returned to office.


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