Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent ally of former President Trump, publicly voiced his concerns about Trump's decision to pardon individuals who participated in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. He emphasized that pardoning those who attacked police officers sends a negative message to the public regarding the protection of law enforcement. Graham acknowledged Trump's authority to issue these pardons but maintained that he disagrees with such actions.
In addition, Senator Graham took issue with President Biden's pardoning practices, which included granting pardons to his relatives and a last-minute commutation for Leonard Peltier, an activist who has been imprisoned for nearly five decades due to a shootout involving F.B.I. agents. Graham, during his interview with CNN, conveyed that he believes the public shares his disdain for pardons from both political sides, highlighting a desire for greater accountability and fairness in the use of clemency. He also mentioned that he had not discussed his opposition to Trump's pardons with the former president directly.
8 Comments
Raphael
Graham’s perspective reflects the values of many Americans who want justice to be served.
Michelangelo
Graham's criticism feels hollow when he hasn’t called out Trump on anything serious in the past.
Leonardo
Why doesn’t Graham ever stand up to Trump when it really mattered? Now it's just talk.
Donatello
Graham’s comments are just a way to appease both sides without taking a real stand.
Leonardo
If he truly cared about the police, he would have spoken out during the riots, not after.
Habibi
The Capitol riot was an attack on democracy, and Graham's comments now seem opportunistic.
ZmeeLove
So now Graham cares about accountability? Sounds like a convenient narrative.
Africa
Why is Graham worried about pardons now? He cheered for Trump through everything else.