Sen. Lindsey Graham faced backlash for calling President Trump’s pardon of the Jan. 6 defendants a “mistake.” During an interview on NBC, Graham expressed concern that pardoning those involved in the Capitol attack could encourage more violence, though he acknowledged Trump’s legal authority to do so.
Many conservatives criticized Graham on social media, calling him a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only) and demanding new leadership.
In related news, Rep. Barry Loudermilk revealed that House Speaker Mike Johnson promised to formalize his investigation into the Jan.
6 attack through a new committee. This move is part of a broader Republican strategy to continue probing the Capitol riot and other investigations, including those related to President Biden’s handling of classified documents.
