Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson shaken by Trump's first days in office

Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson and others sheltered in the House gallery as protesters tried to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)

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Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson said President Donald Trump’s first days in office have him concerned for the future of U.S. democracy.

He spoke with WABE’s “Morning Edition” shortly after Trump pardoned over 1,500 rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago.

“With these pardons, Trump has pardoned some of the most violent extremists that we have seen,” Johnson said. He was in the House chamber on Jan. 6.