#TrumpVsPowell granted by Donald Trump to Rachel Powell, also known as "The Lady in the Pink Hat" and "The Lady with the Megaphone," who participated in the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6. This is what is happening ¹:

- *Pardon and Release*: Trump pardoned Powell on January 20, 2025, the first day of his second presidency, along with almost all the other participants in the Capitol riot. Powell was released from the D.C. jail after serving approximately one year of her 57-month sentence.

- *Powell's Reaction*: After her release, Powell expressed remorse for the violence of January 6, stating that she felt foolish for getting involved in something unexpected and acknowledged that her behavior was inexcusable. She emphasized the need for the country to heal and move forward.

- *Trump's Action*: This pardon aligns with Trump's broader effort to reshape his cabinet and administration. His cabinet choices have been described as valuing personal loyalty over relevant experience, with some nominees facing criticism from Senate Republicans ².

- *Context*: Powell was initially sentenced to 57 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for her role in the Capitol attack, where she wore a pink hat and used a megaphone to instruct others.