There are historical analogues that tell us what a terrorist/dictatorial regime does when it becomes evident that they will lose power - whether by vote or populist civilian riots leading to storming of offices and overthrow or military intervention or too many regime strongmen fleeing or getting killed.

Ordering the killings of all political prisoners is a pretty common option. And in many cases, the prison guards who would carry these orders out have already fled or burned their uniforms and are trying to fit in with the incoming political discourse, either out of a self-preservation instinct or because they genuinely believe in that being a better option.

If there has been any secret killings or tortures of J6 people that are 'discovered' post inauguration, options for clemency in the handling of former regime figures and officials should be very.. limited.