Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is the latest Democratic figure to criticize President Biden’s plans. decision to pardon his son.
Biden announced on December 1 that he was pardoning his son Hunter, despite repeatedly insisting that he would not pardon him. Since then, there have been reports that Biden could do the same granting preventive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., prior to President-elect Donald Trump taking office.
Klobuchar told MSNBC host Jen Psaki on Sunday that she is “not a fan” of either pardon, especially because of what could happen under Trump.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., was asked on MSNBC Sunday what she thought about preemptive pardons. (MSNBC screenshot)
“I’m not a fan of this. I didn’t like the president’s son’s pardon. I didn’t think that was wise. But I’m also very concerned about this idea of preemptive grace. I, out of everyone, am “very concerned about what Trump is going to do with this Justice Department,” Klobuchar said.
She reminded Psaki that Schiff has also publicly stated that he does not want a pardon and has instead focused on reforming the pardon process.
“The president has this power. I would prefer if we actually…Trump abused this pardon power. I think we should have pardon reforms. It is a right of these presidents. But you could have a committee set up. You might have suggestions. from a plate. You could do all kinds of things. That’s what I would like to see,” Klobuchar said.
Schiff, Fauci and Cheney are being considered by Biden aides for possible preemptive pardons. (Getty Images)
Several Democrats were quick to criticize Biden’s decision, believing that it had tarnished his reputation by going back on his word.
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“While as a father I certainly understand Biden’s natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he has put his family before country. This is a bad precedent that could be abused by subsequent presidents and will unfortunately be tarnished. his reputation,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a lengthy statement.
President Biden pardoned Hunter in an announcement earlier this month. (Getty Images)
He added: “Hunter has brought the legal troubles he faced on himself, and one can sympathize with his struggle while also recognizing that no one is above the law, not a president and not the son of a president.”
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