Couldn't Trump pardon those people? That would send a strong message.

I am guessing he likes to see these armed peaceful protestors though since a) it's hard to say they are peaceful and have people believe it and b) no one feels sympathy for these guys.

If they were just marching and singing and carrying candles and someone mows them down they would actually get some public sympathy. These look more like scenes from some 3rd world country.