It is biblical for an ordained government to punish the wicked. That's one of their primary roles.
You have to excise a cancer before you apply healing balm. Justice is absolutely necessary.
At the rally the other night, POTUS and others were adamant that we MAGAs welcome those new to our ranks. We HAVE reached out. They are beginning to respond. Grace + prudence are needed. Snakes come in with the good guys sometimes.