California Senator Adam Schiff is considering rejecting a pardon granted by President Joe Biden to members of the January 6th Committee, including himself. In an interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Schiff expressed concerns about the political implications of accepting the pardon, as he had previously argued that accepting a pardon could be seen as an admission of guilt.
Schiff explained that he had conveyed to the White House his preference not to receive a pardon, but now that the pardon has been issued to the entire committee, he is uncertain about the legal options available to reject it. He mentioned that the situation is unprecedented and the law surrounding it is unclear.
When asked whether the committee would make a collective decision on the matter, Schiff confirmed that they would need to consider the issue together. He also suggested that unless there is an effort to prosecute the committee, the pardon may not be actionable in any way.
Overall, Schiff acknowledged that while the situation is murky, it’s likely they may have no choice but to accept the pardon, despite his reservations.
