EXCLUSIVE: Flint, Michigan man pardoned by President Trump for alleged role in Jan 6 riot

Isaac Thomas spent seven months in D.C. jail

Isaac Thomas, a Michigan resident and January 6 defendant, shared his reaction to being pardoned by President Donald Trump during an interview on Monday. According to Thomas, Trump signed pardon documents live on television, extending clemency to nearly all January 6 defendants.

“A little over an hour ago, my attorney in my January 6 federal case received a call from President Trump’s team, letting him know that my name was added to the pardon list,” Thomas said. “Just about less than 10 minutes ago, President Trump on live TV signed the pardon documents.”

Thomas described his experience surrounding the January 6 Capitol incident and the subsequent charges he faced. “I’ve been accused of a lot of stuff as well as other January 6 defendants,” Thomas said. “The mainstream media has really dragged our name through the dirt. They’ve accused us of insurrection, despite nobody being charged with insurrection.”

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Thomas denied the accusations of violence, including claims that he assaulted an officer with a flagpole. “There is still, to this day, no officer that has come forward and said that I assaulted them,” he said. “There’s not a single one listed. My attorney hasn’t been able to figure it out either.”

Thomas, who spent seven months in jail—including four months in solitary confinement—has yet to stand trial for the charges brought against him. He said he turned down multiple plea deals, citing faith and hope for exoneration. “I still have not been given my day in court,” he noted.

Reflecting on the events of January 6, Thomas claimed that the crowd’s actions were in reaction to police conduct. “The Capitol Police, without warning, launched smoke bombs and rubber bullets and mace into the crowd,” he said. “That caused people to fight back. Throughout them launching those attacks, they murdered four protesters.”

Thomas pointed to his faith as a source of strength throughout the ordeal. “God has used this to make me stronger and to bring me closer to Him than I’ve ever been,” he said. “I wouldn’t change a single thing. I would do it all over again a million times.”

He also expressed gratitude toward Trump. “We stood by your side and stood up for you, and today you kept your promise,” Thomas said. “I’m very grateful for that.”

When asked if he had regrets, Thomas maintained his stance, saying he was proud to have exercised his First Amendment rights. “I do not condone any sort of violence,” he said. “But I am very proud that I exercised my First Amendment right to peacefully protest.”

Thomas concluded the interview by encouraging others to speak their truth. “Be bold and brave,” he said. “Go out here and speak the truth. Don’t worry about being called names.”