Donald Trump, in a remarkable display of self-righteousness, has described those who violently stormed the Capitol as ‘unbelievable patriots’ living in ‘hell,’ painting a picture of their detention as an injustice. His defense of their actions as a ‘choiceless’ necessity reflects a skewed view of justice. His steadfast belief in a ‘stolen election’ defies evidence, suggesting his commitment to reality is as flexible as his interpretation of patriotism. With pardon promises for the ‘political prisoners’ on his agenda, Trump’s vision for ‘national rejuvenation’ seems to value political expediency over the rule of law.