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dalton99a

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Sun Jan 26, 2025, 12:06 PM Jan 26

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he thinks Trump pardoning violent Jan. 6 defendants was 'a mistake'

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/lindsey-graham-trump-pardoning-violent-jan-6-defendant-mistake-rcna189322

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he thinks Trump pardoning violent Jan. 6 defendants was 'a mistake'
In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed disagreement with the president’s decision to pardon those convicted of violent crimes.
Jan. 26, 2025, 8:25 AM CST / Updated Jan. 26, 2025, 10:05 AM CST
By Alexandra Marquez

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Sunday said he believes it was “a mistake” for President Donald Trump to pardon those who were convicted of violent crimes or pleaded guilty to committing violent crimes during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.

“Pardoning the people who went into the Capitol and beat up a police officer violently I think was a mistake, because it seems to suggest that’s an OK thing to do,” Graham told NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”

Graham tied Trump’s decision to pardon violent offenders with former President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon several of his family members during his last few hours in office last week.

“You know, Biden pardoned half his family going out the door. I think most Americans, if this continues ... will revisit the pardon power of the president, if this continues,” Graham told “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker.

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Did any of Biden's family beat up cops and shit in the Capitol hallways?


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Sen. Lindsey Graham says he thinks Trump pardoning violent Jan. 6 defendants was 'a mistake' (Original Post) dalton99a Jan 26 OP
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Someone, pass Lindsey a hanky so he can dab his tears Attilatheblond Jan 26 #3
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