Republican Senators Criticize Trump Promise to Pardon January 6 Protesters

Several Republican members of the United States Senate have spoken out against one of President Donald Trump’s most recent campaign promises, with even some senators who are usually supportive of his agenda voicing their concerns about his promise to pardon all of the protesters from January 6th, 2021.

As reported by The Hill, one such senator is Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who is generally considered a Trump ally. But hen asked for his thoughts on Trump’s promise, Graham said that “pardons are given to people who admit misconduct, rehabilitate themselves. They’re not supposed to be used for other purposes.”

“I don’t think potential candidates should hold pardons out as a promise,” said Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) “It’s somewhat problematic for me on a moral level and an ethical level — sort of like promising other giveaways to particular individuals. I prefer avoiding those kinds of things.”

Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) openly criticized the idea due to his dislike of the protesters themselves, falsely accusing all of them of committing “insurrection.”