Right because they were convicted criminals. The fact that he pardoned them doesn’t erase the crimes; it just proves he’s loyal to those who tried to overturn an election on his behalf. That’s not mercy that’s rewarding political violence he will tap into in the future.
Cute, but naive. The guy openly talks about jailing opponents, mayors, governors, congress people and weaponizing the DOJ. Just because he used pardons for his people doesn’t mean he won’t use prisons for yours. Authoritarians don’t need consistency - just power and a target. Only a matter of time before he comes for you.