Former President Trump calls for jailing of January 6 committee members and says he'd pardon rioters if reelected.

Former President Donald Trump told NBC's "Meet the Press" that members of the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, including Liz Cheney, should be jailed. Trump also said he would pardon some January 6 rioters if he returns to office. Despite his comments, Trump did not say he would direct his future FBI director or attorney general to pursue the committee members. Meanwhile, President Biden is reportedly considering preemptive pardons for potential targets.

December 08, 2024
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