It not the court's job to mete out mercy. It's in the justice business, and the two are are incompatible. And this wouldn't be the time to do it if it were. This is not the place to be lenient. Let this woman's family and friends see her scarlet A. Let her be forever deeply ashamed and remorseful. This wasn't shoplifting.
The 87 months was merciful, which I also consider to be a mistake for the same reason. It was literally the lowest sentence permitted by sentencing guidelines for the crimes this guy was convicted of committing. The terrorism enhancement was rejected by the judge. Sentencing guidelines were 87-105 months. This guy's not remorseful. He's regretful. Remorse requires empathy. He doesn't mind what he did to America. He minds what he did to himself.
Anyone think President Biden, the “uniter-in-chief”, will give him a pardon?
Why would Biden pardon a convicted felon who attacked the United States?
Regarding uniting, I'm pretty sure that Biden realized that that would be impossible, but saying the words was a stark contrast to Trump. Teaming up with the Republicans is undesirable for as long as they remain enemies of the Constitution and the American people. This is why Jordan and Banks were not allowed to "unite" with the January 6th committee. They were hostile to the process and purpose of the committee. You don't compromise with such people. You neutralize them, as Pelosi did.
And that describes the Republican party considered collectively as well. You don't cozy up to such people. You look for ways to neutralize them. You look for ways to defeat them at the polls in numbers sufficient to consign them to irrelevance.