Jamie Raskin Criticizes GOP for Immigration Focus After Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters
Raskin accused Republicans of hypocrisy, questioning their commitment to public safety and the rule of law during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin condemned the GOP for prioritizing immigration issues while ignoring the public safety implications of Trump's pardons for January 6 rioters.
- Raskin highlighted the release of 1,500 individuals, including violent offenders, pardoned by Trump on his first day back in office, calling it a public safety crisis.
- He criticized Republican-backed immigration proposals as superficial 'messaging bills' that fail to address systemic issues or improve public safety.
- Raskin questioned how Republicans could claim to support the rule of law while endorsing Trump's actions, including pardoning individuals convicted of attacking law enforcement during the Capitol riot.
- The family of Officer Brian Sicknick, who died following the January 6 attack, was referenced as being devastated by the pardons, underscoring the emotional toll of the decision.
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