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Full List of Republicans Breaking With Trump on January 6 Pardons


Published on 2025-01-21 18:21:03 - MSN
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  • A growing chorus of Republican lawmakers is speaking out against President Trump granting sweeping pardons to Capitol rioters.

The article from MSN, titled "Full List of Republicans Breaking with Trump on January 6 Pardons," discusses the stance of several Republican figures who have publicly opposed former President Donald Trump's suggestion to pardon those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. Key figures mentioned include Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has criticized Trump's role in the events of January 6 and dismissed the idea of pardons. Similarly, House Speaker Mike Johnson, despite his support for Trump in other areas, has not endorsed the pardons. Other notable Republicans like Senators Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski, along with Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, have also voiced opposition to any pardons for the rioters, emphasizing the need for accountability for the attack on the Capitol. This list reflects a division within the Republican Party regarding how to address the events of January 6 and Trump's influence over the party's direction.

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