Rick Larsen criticizes administration’s pardon of January 6 attackers

Rick Larsen criticizes administration’s pardon of January 6 attackers
Rick Larsen U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 2nd district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Rick Larsen, a Democratic member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 2nd district since 2001, has expressed his views on various issues through recent tweets. Larsen, who resides in Everett and holds a BA from Pacific Lutheran University, has been vocal about political decisions and policies.

On January 23, 2025, Larsen criticized the new Administration’s decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6th attack on police officers. He described the decision as “disgusting.” The full tweet can be accessed here.

Later that day, Larsen reaffirmed his stance on citizenship by birthright with a straightforward statement: “If you’re born in the United States, you’re a citizen.” This comment was made amidst ongoing debates about immigration and citizenship laws. The original tweet is available here.

On January 24, 2025, Larsen shared his opinion on an unspecified proposal or policy he deemed financially imprudent. He stated: “It’s a stupid idea,” emphasizing that it would increase costs for his constituents. The complete tweet can be found here.



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