WASHINGTON–Congressman Bennie Thompson, who represents the Mississippi Delta and Attala and Leake counties, in Washington, and who was head of the Jan. 6 Committee, told CNN he would accept a preemptive pardon from Pres. Biden, if it were offered.
“It’s his prerogative. If he offers it to me or other members of the committee, I think I would accept it. But, it’s his choice,” said Thompson in an interview late last week.
The comments come after Pres.-elect Donald Trump made comments indicating that he believes people involved with the Jan. 6 Committee should go to prison.
“We stand by the work of the Committee. Our committee did a wonderful job. We shared it with the public,” said Thompson.
He issued a prepared statement last week also defending the work of the Committee, saying he believes all of its work was lawful and above board.
Elaine Burchfield
December 16, 2024 at 1:11 PMWhy would the congressman accept a pardon if he is not guilty? And, why would a POTUS consider a pardon for an innocent person? The only reason would be if they have info that they don’t plan to share.
Pat
December 17, 2024 at 12:58 AMI don’t blame Congressman Thompson because he knows NOTHING will be done fairly after January 20.
Sherika Rimmer-Higgins
December 17, 2024 at 7:50 PMRight!
Sherika Rimmer-Higgins
December 17, 2024 at 7:51 PMRight @ Pat!
B. Thompson
December 22, 2024 at 7:43 AMWrong. @pat @sherika