Senator Markwayne Mullin criticized both former President Donald Trump’s pardons of January 6 rioters and President Joe Biden’s potential preemptive pardons. Mullin deflected questions about Trump’s clemency, instead pointing to Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, and discussions about pardoning political allies like Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci. Biden’s actions are reportedly aimed at shielding individuals from possible legal threats under a Trump administration.
While some Republicans back Trump’s pardons for January 6 defendants, others express discomfort, especially for those involved in violence. Critics argue that both presidents’ use of pardons could undermine public trust in the justice system.
