
WASHINGTON — The mother of a Jan. 6 rioter killed during the attack on the U.S. Capitol said she received a call from President-elect Donald Trump this week in which he sent a message to Jan. 6 defendants, saying he loved them and to "keep their chins up." Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Micki Witthoeft, Ashli Babbit’s mother, said at a nightly vigil outside of the D.C. jail in support of Jan.
Main Idea: Donald Trump reportedly called the mother of Ashli Babbitt and sent a message of support to Jan. 6 defendants, saying he loved them and told them to “keep their chins up.”
Key Points:
Trump’s praise for Jan. 6 Defendants may deepen public anger and trust gaps around law, elections, and accountability.
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Group directly referenced throughout as the beneficiaries of Trump’s comments and possible pardons.
Central subject of the article; his call and message to Jan. 6 defendants drive the story.
Ashli Babbitt’s mother and the main quoted source describing Trump’s call and support.
Deceased Jan. 6 rioter at the center of the vigil and the family’s public messaging.
Named as the Jan. 6 defendant with the longest sentence and part of the article’s pardon discussion.
Mentioned as declining comment; a minor institutional actor in the story.
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