'Promises Kept'

It’s surprising that Democrats seem so shocked by President Trump’s decision to pardon and commute the sentences of individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He made this commitment repeatedly during the 2024 campaign. In fact, January 6 was a central focus of Joe Biden’s campaign when he was the nominee, and it remained a key issue when Kamala Harris took on the role. Democrats leaned heavily into framing Trump as a “threat to democracy,” often sidelining other issues like the economy and foreign policy—topics that many Americans cared about more. Ultimately, they lost. They lost in every swing state and the popular vote. So, why do they believe Americans will care now that President Trump is following through on his promises? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #280.