Daniel Charles Ball, a Florida man pardoned by President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, was arrested Wednesday on a federal gun charge.

The arrest raises questions about the scope of Trump’s recent clemency actions, which included pardons for hundreds of individuals linked to the Capitol attack.

Ball was previously held in pretrial detention in Washington on multiple charges connected to the events of January 6, 2021.

Prosecutors accused him of entering the Capitol, breaking a window shutter, and throwing an explosive device at law enforcement officers in the Lower West Terrace tunnel.

His charges were dismissed by a U.S. district judge following Trump’s sweeping pardons, but Ball remained in federal custody due to an outstanding arrest warrant from Florida.

The gun charges against Ball stem from a search warrant executed in connection to the January 6 case.

During the search, federal authorities reportedly discovered firearms and ammunition in Ball’s possession. According to an indictment filed in August 2024, Ball is prohibited from owning firearms due to prior convictions unrelated to the Capitol attack.

His attorney, Amy Collins, told The Washington Post that Ball intends to contest the charges, asserting that they fall under the umbrella of Trump’s pardon for January 6-related offenses.

“This is a clear attempt to undermine the president’s authority to grant clemency,” Collins told The Guardian.

“We believe these charges are directly connected to the investigation for which Mr. Ball has already been pardoned.”

Ball was among over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the Capitol attack.

Many were convicted of violent offenses, while others faced less severe charges.

Trump’s clemency, issued on his first day back in office, included pardons for those convicted and commutations for 14 others. It also put an end to hundreds of pending prosecutions tied to the events of January 6.

“These people have already served years in prison, and they’ve served them viciously,” Trump said Tuesday. “It’s a disgusting prison. It’s been horrible. It’s inhumane. It’s been a terrible, terrible thing.”

The move fulfills a major campaign promise Trump made during the 2024 presidential race, where he referred to January 6 defendants as “patriots” and “hostages” unfairly targeted by the Department of Justice.

However, the sweeping clemency has drawn sharp criticism, even from some within Trump’s own party.

Critics argue the action undermines accountability for those who engaged in violence at the Capitol and sends a troubling message about respect for the rule of law.

The legal ambiguity surrounding the scope of Trump’s pardons could become a key issue in Ball’s case.

Prosecutors have yet to clarify whether they consider the gun charges to be distinct from the January 6 investigation.

Legal experts suggest the matter could set a precedent for interpreting the boundaries of presidential pardons.

As Ball prepares to fight the charges, the case underscores the broader implications of Trump’s clemency actions.

The president’s decision to pardon a significant number of Capitol attack defendants has reignited debates over justice, accountability, and the limits of executive power.