House Speaker Mike Johnson defended former President Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 Capitol rioters, stating it's within the president's authority and emphasizing a focus on redemption and moving forward. Shortly after, he criticized President Biden's pardons for family members, labeling them as shocking and indicative of a 'crime family' narrative. Johnson's remarks reflect ongoing partisan divides and differing perspectives on the implications of presidential pardons, as Republicans scrutinize Biden's actions while supporting Trump's decisions.
The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing... citing attacks and threats from Republicans as the reason for the pardons.
We believe in redemption. We believe in second chances... The president's made a decision. We move forward.
It was shocking. I mean, it was shocking. What President Biden did on his way out... It was breathtaking to us.
The party is not looking backwards... We're looking forwards. Just moments and one question later, Johnson was asked about Biden's own pardons...
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