Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) expressed his understanding as a father but warned that President Biden's sweeping pardon creates an unfortunate precedent that undermines trust in the presidency.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) criticized President Biden's pardon, arguing it places personal interests over duty, which erodes public faith in the fairness of the justice system.
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) indicated his disappointment by stating that while he understands Biden's paternal instincts, it hampers the public's trust in public service.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) denounced the pardon by comparing it to abuses seen in previous administrations, stressing that both Trump and Biden have misused the power to pardon.
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