Senate Majority Chief John Thune was requested about Trump’s J6 pardons by reporters in the present day and he had a virtually good reply. He merely reminded them that Joe Biden exists and was president up till yesterday.
The media certain has a brief reminiscence. Do they not recall all the pardons that Biden has issued? some inside the final 24 hours?
Thune dealt with this very well.
Townhall studies:
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) had some pointed feedback for Democrats complaining about President Donald Trump’s determination to pardon virtually 1,500 people convicted on fees associated to the riot on the U.S. Capitol constructing on January 6, 2021.
The president rankled various feathers when he issued the pardons, with high-profile Democrats criticizing the transfer. But, as Thune identified, maybe Democrats ought to be extra upset with former President Joe Biden for paving the best way for this transfer.
Whereas answering questions from reporters on Capitol Hill, Thune addressed the problem straight. He famous that he’s not acquainted with every govt order Trump issued on his first day again in workplace however highlighted Democrats’ position within the matter.
“We stated all alongside that Biden opened the door on this,” Thune stated, seeming to consult with the previous president’s determination to pardon his son, Hunter, in addition to different members of his household.
Watch the video:
Chief Thune when requested concerning the Jan6 pardons: “I have not seen all of the stuff the EOs that he signed but, so. We stated all alongside Biden opened the door on this.” pic.twitter.com/aapEixhSwC
— Cristina Corujo (@cristina_corujo) January 21, 2025
Democrats are tremendous upset concerning the J6 pardons however appear to have no downside with Biden’s questionable pardons. Watch Senate Minority Chief Chuck Schumer on this video.
.@SenSchumer chastises Trump’s J6 pardons however dodges query on Biden’s household pardons
READ: https://t.co/1lcfX5W6ci pic.twitter.com/gYjDlfuh2T
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 22, 2025
They don’t even appear to care about their apparent hypocrisy.
