Bennie Thompson Open to Biden Pardon Amid Trump’s Threats Against Jan. 6 Panel

The former Jan. 6 committee chair says he would accept a preemptive pardon from President Biden as Trump prepares to take office and vows retribution.

• Rep. Bennie Thompson, former chair of the Jan. 6 committee, stated he would accept a preemptive pardon from President Joe Biden if offered.
• Thompson cited threats from President-elect Donald Trump, who has accused the committee of wrongdoing and vowed to pursue its members legally.
• President Biden has reportedly been considering blanket pardons for Trump critics but has not specified who might receive them.
• Other Jan. 6 committee members, including Reps. Pete Aguilar and Adam Schiff, have rejected the idea of seeking pardons, maintaining they committed no wrongdoing.
• Trump has nominated figures to key law enforcement roles who have supported his disputed claims about the 2020 election, raising concerns about potential actions against political opponents.

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