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Jan 6th Committee Begging For Biden’s Help

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The crooked and corrupt Jan 6th Committee is very scared all of the sudden.

As the Biden administration nears its end, reports are emerging that members of the now-defunct January 6th House Select Committee are quietly discussing the possibility of seeking pardons from President Joe Biden. Their goal is to protect themselves from potential legal consequences that could arise under the incoming Trump administration. According to sources, former committee chair Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, is especially worried about facing retribution from President-elect Donald Trump, who has been vocal about investigating and prosecuting individuals he believes were involved in criminal acts, including the destruction of evidence.

Thompson himself has expressed deep concern, acknowledging that Trump’s words should not be taken lightly. “I believe Donald Trump when he says he’s going to inflict retribution on this,” Thompson remarked, underscoring the fear among certain members of the committee that Trump could seek to hold them accountable. Thompson’s remarks highlight the broader anxiety within the Democratic Party that the incoming administration will aggressively target those who led the charge against Trump’s actions during the January 6th Capitol riot.

Biden’s pardon powers are set to expire when he leaves office, and Thompson, along with other committee members, is reportedly in talks with the White House legal team to secure pardons. While the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause offers some protections to lawmakers in the context of their official duties, Thompson remains wary. His fears are compounded by allegations of witness tampering, which have surfaced in recent days, including accusations aimed at former Representative Liz Cheney, one of the most prominent figures in the committee.

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As discussions about pardons continue, President Biden has indicated that he is weighing his options, though he has made it clear that he is no fan of extending clemency to anyone based on partisan political motives. Biden recently commented that his decision on pardons would depend on how President Trump handles the final days of his presidency, adding that any attempt by Trump to punish political opponents would be outrageous.

For many Republicans, the idea of Biden issuing preemptive pardons is troubling. The concern is that such actions could be seen as an overreach of presidential power, extending pardons to individuals who may have engaged in activities that could soon be investigated by the Trump administration. In a striking contrast, former Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger, a vocal critic of Trump, rejected the idea of a pardon, stating that accepting one would imply guilt. Kinzinger, who was one of the few Republicans to serve on the Select Committee, emphasized that his motivation throughout the investigation was to seek the truth, not to pursue personal gain or protection.

As Biden’s time in office dwindles, the question remains whether these efforts to secure pardons will succeed, and what impact they could have on the future of American politics. For many conservatives, the potential pardons highlight the deep divisions in the country and the ongoing political battles that continue to shape the landscape, even as the Biden presidency reaches its conclusion.