Trump Pardons Olympian Klete Keller for Role in January 6 Capitol Riot

The swimmer expressed relief and regret after receiving one of 1,500 pardons issued by Trump on his first day back in office.

Klete Keller, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Keller pleaded guilty in 2021 to a felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding and had been serving six months of house arrest and three years of probation.
Captured on video wearing a Team USA jacket during the riot, Keller admitted to resisting police and chanting profanities targeting political leaders.
Keller expressed deep regret for his actions, describing himself as being in a 'dark place' at the time and thankful for the opportunity to move forward.
Trump's mass pardon of nearly 1,500 January 6 defendants has faced criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.