Enrique Tarrio, who was initially handed the longest prison sentence related to the January 6 events before being pardoned by former President Donald Trump, has expressed approval of a recent White House report on that day. Tarrio regards the document as a much-needed recognition of what he terms “suppressed truths” and “ignored voices.”

In an exclusive statement, Tarrio revealed that he reviewed the report after participating in a commemorative event with supporters, marking the anniversary of January 6, 2020, by laying flowers.

“After laying flowers with many patriots, I took the time to read the White House report on January 6th,” Tarrio stated. “It’s refreshing to see an administration finally caring about the truth. During the four years of the Biden administration, our voices were silenced. We were kept in solitary confinement, cut off from the outside world.”

Tarrio further noted that President Trump’s actions upon resuming office rectified what he sees as a significant miscarriage of justice.

“President Trump utilized his constitutional authority to correct this injustice with a single pen stroke,” Tarrio commented. “Now, this report reveals the truth about January 6th to the American people.”

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.