Lake Orion GOP Lawmaker Rep. Donni Steele Backs Pardons for Jan. 6 Rioters
Michigan State Rep. Donni Steele faces backlash for supporting Donald Trump’s plan to pardon January 6 Capitol rioters. Her remarks highlight divisions within Michigan’s GOP and drew criticism from her Democratic opponent, Shadia Martini, who emphasized the threat to democracy. The comments complicate Steele’s ties with moderate Republicans ahead of the November elections.