Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing (1 Viewer)

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    Washington — U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said he's concerned by the sweeping pardons President Trump issued Monday night to those convicted or facing charges of assaulting police officers after the Capitol riot four years ago.

    "I think it sends the message that politics is more important than policing," Manger told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on Tuesday.

    Hours after Mr. Trump was sworn in on Monday, he granted clemency to about 1,500 defendants who had been convicted of crimes related to the attack on...

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