California Democratic Senator Adam Schiff is reportedly considering rejecting a pardon issued by former President Joe Biden for individuals involved in the Congressional investigation into the January 6 riot, including himself. The pardon is part of Biden’s broader move to provide clemency to those connected to the investigation.

In an interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Schiff discussed the potential “blowback” from accepting such a pardon. He reflected on his past stance when President Donald Trump was in office, stating that accepting a pardon was an “admission of guilt.” This principle, he argued, has guided his thinking about the issue.

Schiff’s comments have sparked public debate, as his previous criticisms of Trump’s use of pardons, especially for individuals involved in the January 6 events, now seem to put him in a complex position. If he were to accept the pardon, it could undermine the very arguments he has made in the past.

As Schiff weighs his options, the decision could have political ramifications, not just for him, but also for the ongoing discourse surrounding the January 6 investigation and its impact on the political landscape.