It appears that even those who champion the cause of January 6th rioters are finding themselves in a state of utter bewilderment. Suzanne Monk, the founder of the J6 Pardon Project, a group dedicated to securing pardons for individuals involved in the Capitol attack, recently experienced a spectacular public outburst on X (formerly Twitter). Her grievance? That Donald Trump, the very figure she sought to influence, has indeed “freed” these insurrectionists, leaving them, in her eyes, in dire straits.

Monk’s now viral post, shared widely and drawing significant attention, paints a picture of profound disappointment and anger. She expressed her frustration with Trump, stating:

I am sorry, NOT SORRY, but I am VERY ANGRY with President Trump right now for just dumping these J6ers out on the streets with no way to survive but by the skin of their teeth, leaving hundreds of Americans in the most DIRE of straits.

For several, their current situation is WORSE THAN BEING IN PRISON.

They will tell you that.

The irony, of course, is as thick as molasses. Monk, who actively campaigned for the release and pardon of these individuals, now seems aghast that her efforts, coupled with Trump’s actions, have resulted in their freedom. One might reasonably ask, what exactly did she expect Trump to do upon securing their release? House them at Mar-a-Lago? Provide them with government-funded housing and jobs? The assertion that their current situation is “worse than being in prison” is a particularly staggering claim, especially when considering the context of the Capitol riot, which involved violence, destruction of property, and threats to elected officials.

This unexpected lament from a leading figure in the pro-pardon movement highlights a peculiar disconnect. While the J6 Pardon Project’s stated goal was to help those prosecuted for their involvement in the events of January 6th, Monk’s current outburst suggests a misunderstanding of the natural consequences of freedom after legal proceedings. Freedom, by its very definition, means individuals are no longer confined by the state. However, it does not inherently come with a built-in support system provided by those who advocated for their release.

The Daily Kos article from which this sentiment is drawn points out the inherent absurdity: Monk’s goal was freedom, and she got it. The fact that these individuals are now navigating life outside of prison, facing their own challenges, is a direct result of the outcome she lobbied for. The frustration seems to stem from a lack of a predetermined post-release plan, a detail that perhaps wasn’t fully considered in the fervent pursuit of pardons and releases. It begs the question of whether the focus was solely on the act of freeing them, rather than the practicalities of their reintegration into society.

In conclusion, Suzanne Monk’s public display of anger over the “dire straits” of freed January 6th rioters serves as a rather surreal commentary on the aftermath of the push for their release. While the desire to help individuals is understandable, the expectation that former President Trump or any advocacy group would provide long-term, comprehensive support beyond securing their legal freedom seems to be the crux of this peculiar meltdown. It’s a stark reminder that while political advocacy can achieve certain objectives, the realities of individual circumstances and societal integration often present their own unique set of challenges.