Senator Lindsey Graham Stabs Trump In the back Over Jan 6 Pardons

Senator Lindsey Graham’s criticism of President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon January 6th protesters has sparked a debate on justice and national unity.

Why does Graham keep doing this?

At a Glance

  • Sen. Graham called Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 protesters a “mistake”
  • Trump pardoned approximately 1,500 individuals involved in the Capitol protests
  • Graham warned that such pardons might lead to a reevaluation of Presidential Pardon powers
  • A majority of Americans oppose pardoning Jan. 6 defendants, according to a recent poll

Graham’s Critique of Trump’s Pardons

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, has openly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon individuals involved in the January 6th, 2021 protests at the U.S. Capitol. Graham, speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” expressed his concerns about the implications of such pardons, particularly for those who engaged in violent acts against law enforcement officers.

“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,” Sen. Lindsey Graham said.

Can this guy just register as a Democrat already?

The senator’s stance puts him at odds with Trump, who has described the pardons as a step towards “national reconciliation.”

President Trump’s pardons affected approximately 1,500 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the Capitol protests. The pardons were described as “full, complete and unconditional,” and included leaders of groups such as the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Trump also instructed the attorney general to dismiss any pending indictments related to January 6th.

Trump defended his decision, stating, “These people have already served years in prison and they’ve served them viciously.” He further criticized the justice system, claiming it targets political opponents while being lenient on violent criminals.

The decision to pardon January 6th protesters has been met with mixed reactions from the public and political figures. A Scripps News/Ipsos poll revealed that 64% of respondents opposed pardoning Jan. 6 defendants, including 68% of Independents. However, 56% of Republicans expressed support for the pardons.

Graham warned that if such pardons continue, Americans might reconsider the Presidential Pardon power. He drew comparisons to former President Biden’s pardons of family members, suggesting a potential reevaluation of this executive power.

Maybe it’s about time Trump had a word with Graham…