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"A mistake": Graham breaks with Trump on Jan. 6 pardons


Published on 2025-01-26 13:21:01 - MSN
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  • S.C., broke with President Donald Trump on his pardons of accused Jan. 6 rioters. During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Graham called the pardons of 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants "a mistake,

Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly disagreed with former President Donald Trump's suggestion to pardon those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, calling it a "mistake." During an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Graham expressed his belief that while some individuals might have been unfairly treated, the majority of those who stormed the Capitol committed serious offenses. He emphasized that the event was an attack on the government, not a peaceful protest, and that pardoning those involved would be inappropriate. Graham also noted that he would consider pardons on a case-by-case basis, particularly for those who did not engage in violence or destruction. This stance marks a significant break from Trump, who has advocated for a broad pardon of all involved, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy.

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