EXCLUSIVE: Enrique Tarrio Praises White House Report on January sixth
Enrique Tarrio, who received the longest prison sentence tied to January 6 before later being pardoned by President Donald Trump, is praising the White House report on the events of that day, calling it a long overdue acknowledgment of what he describes as suppressed truths and ignored voices.
In an exclusive statement, Tarrio said he read the report after laying flowers in remembrance with other supporters on the anniversary of January 6, 2020.
“After laying flowers with many patriots I had the time to read the White House report on January 6th. It’s incredibly refreshing to see an administration that cares for the truth. For the four years of the Biden administration our voices were not heard. We were locked away like dogs in solitary confinement, with hardly any communication with the outside world.”
Tarrio said President Trump’s actions following his return to office corrected what he views as a grave injustice.
“President Trump took the powers vested in him by the Constitution of the United States and corrected the injustice with the swipe of a pen. Now this report shows the American people the truth about January 6th.”
Tarrio said the report’s inclusion of those who died in connection with January 6 was especially significant to him. Matthew Perna, who died by suicide while facing federal charges related to January 6, has been cited frequently by critics of the prosecutions as an example of what they describe as excessive and punitive enforcement.
“I am so happy it not only includes the four patriots that lost their lives that day but also the five that felt as if they had no choice but take those matters into their own hands. Matthew Perna is an American hero and he deserves justice. Biden treated him like an enemy. President Trump remembers his bravery.”
Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy and related charges stemming from the government’s case against the Proud Boys leadership. Prosecutors argued that Tarrio played a coordinating role in the events surrounding January 6, despite not being physically present at the US Capitol that day and despite what his supporters argue was a lack of evidence indicating any prior planning to even attend the Capitol.
After a prolonged legal battle concluding in 2023, Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, the longest sentence imposed in any January 6 related case. The sentence drew domestic and international attention, with supporters arguing it was disproportionate to the alleged conduct and politically motivated. President Trump later issued a pardon that resulted in Tarrio’s release.
Throughout the case, Tarrio’s legal defense argued that the prosecution relied heavily on demonized free speech, political association, and online communications that did not reference a plan for a government insurrection rather than direct acts of violence. Tarrio’s legal team also challenged the use of conspiracy and terrorism related sentencing enhancements, warning they could set dangerous precedents for future political expression.
Since his release, Tarrio has spoken publicly about his time in federal custody, alleging prolonged solitary confinement and severe communication restrictions. He has characterized those conditions as punitive rather than corrective, echoing claims made by other inmates held under similar federal conditions.
Tarrio has remained publicly active since his release, beginning with the founding of WarBoys Studios as part of his efforts to platform and empower January 6 defendants. He has continued to advocate for those who have not yet received full pardons, including Joe Biggs, a two time Purple Heart veteran.
According to Tarrio, true justice requires more than release from prison.
“Freedom isn’t just walking out of a prison gate,” Tarrio said. “It’s having your life back.”
Tarrio closed his remarks with a message directed to the administration and to President Trump personally.
“I want to thank the administration and President Trump himself for telling the truth as he always does. And I think I speak for J6ers when I say…
We love you.”
As debate over January 6 continues to shape national politics, Tarrio’s response to the White House report underscores the deep divide over how the events of that day and the prosecutions that followed will ultimately be remembered.