Recent pardons by Presidents Trump and Biden have ignited bipartisan criticism among lawmakers, reflecting a shared concern over the extent of their powers. Trump pardoned many involved in the Jan. 6 riots, while Biden forgave five family members before leaving office. Sen. Lindsey Graham emphasized the need to limit presidential pardon powers if perceived abuses continue, while Sen. Richard Blumenthal echoed calls for transparency in the pardoning process. Even public opinion shows that voters support tightening presidential pardon authority to prevent misuse.
"I will be consistent here, I don't like the idea of bailing people out of jail or pardoning people who burned down cities and beat up cops..."
"These decisions are made in the shadows; they are a black box," he said, highlighting the lack of transparency surrounding presidential pardons.
Some participants...said Trump and Biden both went too far with their presidential pardons and that they'd back a theoretical constitutional amendment to taper presidential pardon power.
Both the Fraternal Order of Police...and the International Association of Chiefs of Police condemned Trump's near-total pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.
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