(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In good news for the January 6 protesters who have been thrown in jail, GOP senators have demonstrated they are not going to fight President-elect Donald Trump’s likely decision to pardon those convicted over the Capitol events.
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Republican senators, acknowledging presidential prerogatives, leave this controversial decision up to Trump, especially given President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden.
This debate over presidential authority has exposed deep divides within the conservative base.
More than 1,250 individuals have faced convictions or guilty pleas concerning their actions on January 6, with 645 seeing prison time.
Republican senators, meanwhile, are notably not standing in Trump’s way if he opts to pardon these individuals, pointing to Biden’s pardon of his son as a precedent for such actions.
They suggest the decision lies solely in Trump’s hands, despite the contentious nature of these potential pardons, AOL notes in a report.
Reflecting broader disagreements, Trump has voiced intentions to pardon January 6 protestors immediately upon assuming the presidency once more, an action eagerly anticipated by some of his staunch supporters.
He has characterized these individuals as “hostages,” sparking additional controversy among his former allies, including criticism from former Vice President Mike Pence and other prominent Republicans.
“We’ve seen what President Biden did with his son, and presidents have that prerogative and it really doesn’t involve Congress,” said GOP Senator John Cornyn, cited by WIVB.
Senators like Cornyn and Lindsey Graham acknowledge the expansive reach of the president’s pardon authority and suggest those who exercised violence against law enforcement should not receive such leniency.
Their cautious stance contrasts with others who remain silent, waiting to see Trump’s actions unfold instead of voicing unreserved support or opposition.
Republican senators won't stand in the way of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promise to pardon non-violent Jan. 6 political prisoners, if not investigate criminal liability for House Jan. 6 Select committee members.
MORE: https://t.co/N9WUM9yHUk pic.twitter.com/YxVhryESoq— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) December 11, 2024
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell had previously opposed pardons for the January 6 rioters, setting him at odds with the more lenient faction within the party.
His voice echoes those who believe that any convictions resulting from the events should be honored and not diminished through executive clemency.
“I would not be in favor of shortening any of the sentences of any of the people who pleaded guilty to crimes,” McConnell has said, cited by The Hill.
Ultimately, this controversy reveals a profound discourse on the reach and limitations of presidential powers.
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