“In light of those actions by the Chief Executive, the Department has determined that it is inconsistent with this Administration's enforcement priorities to seek affirmance of a criminal conviction of a former advisor to President Trump who did not comply with a subpoena related to January 6 based on an asserted belief that executive privilege applied,”

Justice Department · said 2026-11-05 · reported 2026-11-05

The filing pointed to President Trump's sweeping commutations for nearly all pro-Trump rioters charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack.