On his first day back in office, Donald Trump pardoned or commuted sentences for ~1,500 Jan. 6 participants, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy—a rare, serious charge for plotting to overthrow the government. A terrorism expert explains: https://theconversation.com/what-is-seditious-conspiracy-which-is-among-the-most-serious-crimes-trump-pardoned-248060 #presidentialpardons #politics
What is seditious conspiracy, which is among the most serious crimes Trump pardoned?

Historically, it has been difficult to convict people of conspiring to overthrow the government or stop its normal functioning.

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