Trump Calls for Jailing Jan. 6 Committee Members, Promises Pardons for Rioters
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
In a recent NBC interview, President-elect Donald Trump called for members of the January 6 Committee, including former Rep. Liz Cheney, to be jailed, shocking journalist Kristen Welker. Trump accused the committee of unfairly targeting him and destroying records, though he stated he would not direct his administration to pursue legal action against them. The committee members deny any wrongdoing, and there are concerns about Trump's potential actions once in office. Meanwhile, President Biden is reportedly considering pre-emptive pardons for those who might be targeted by Trump's administration.
