Senator Blumenthal's Opposition to Pardoning January 6 Committee Lawmakers
Senator Richard Blumenthal strongly opposes President Joe Biden pardoning lawmakers from the January 6 committee, believing it would be perceived as an acknowledgment of guilt and could cause a backlash against Donald Trump.
Key Points
- Blumenthal believes preemptive pardons could be seen as an acknowledgment of guilt
- He has faith in the criminal justice system and wants any charges to be based on proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- He is willing to contribute to defense funds or pro bono legal teams for those lawmakers
- He sees these cases as a test for the principle of justice