President-elect Donald Trump recently made controversial statements regarding the January 6 committee that investigated the Capitol insurrection. Trump suggested that committee members, including Vice Chair Liz Cheney and Chair Bennie Thompson, should be sent to jail for their actions. However, he clarified that he would not personally direct his attorney general or FBI director to pursue legal action against them.
Reports have emerged indicating that discussions are underway among senior Biden White House aides, administration officials, and defense attorneys in Washington, DC, regarding potential preemptive pardons or legal assistance for individuals who may face prosecution under a future Trump administration.
Trump, who had previously mentioned appointing a special counsel to prosecute President Joe Biden, stated that he does not intend to pursue such actions unless he uncovers what he deems as reasonable cause. He mentioned that the decision would ultimately rest with his picks for attorney general and FBI director, Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, respectively.
