Former member of the House Select Committee investigating January 6, Sen. Adam Schiff, expressed his opinion on Monday regarding the preemptive pardons issued by former President Joe Biden to members of the panel. Schiff stated that he believes the pardons were unnecessary.
In his final moments in office, Biden granted preemptive pardons to a number of individuals, including prominent critics of President Donald Trump and members of his own family. This move was seen as a way to shield them from potential retaliation by the incoming administration and to safeguard his relatives from future legal actions.
Among those who received clemency were Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the House January 6 Committee. However, Schiff, along with former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, expressed their reluctance towards preemptive pardons.
Schiff raised concerns about the precedent that such pardons could establish but acknowledged Biden's decision to issue them in his final moments as president. He mentioned that he did not have a prior discussion with Biden about the pardons and was taken by surprise.
While Schiff acknowledged the rationale behind Biden's actions, he maintained his stance that the preemptive pardons were not required. The debate surrounding the necessity and implications of these pardons continues to be a topic of discussion among political circles.
