President Trump criticized President Biden for not pardoning himself before leaving office, claiming Biden received bad advice. He suggested Biden should have used his pardon power to protect himself instead of pardoning others.
Trump also compared his legal battles to Biden’s critics, saying they should face similar challenges.
He revealed that his advisers had recommended he pardon himself, but he refused, believing no wrongdoings had occurred.
Trump’s refusal of a self-pardon wouldn’t have shielded him from state charges, like those in New York and Georgia. Meanwhile, Rep. Barry Loudermilk said House Speaker Mike Johnson would formalize an investigation into the January 6 Committee’s actions.
