Amy Klobuchar admits she’s ‘not a fan’ of Biden’s pardons: ‘Very concerned’

Amy Klobuchar admits she’s ‘not a fan’ of Biden’s pardons: ‘Very concerned’

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is the latest Democratic figure to criticize President Biden’s decision to pardon his son.

Biden announced on December 1 that he was pardoning his son Hunter, despite repeated insistence that he would not pardon him. Since then, there have been reports that Biden was also seeking preemptive pardons for Dr. Donald before President-elect Donald Trump. Anthony Fauci, Senator-elect Adam Schiff, D-Calif. and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., could say Trump takes office.

Klobuchar told MSNBC host Jen Psaki on Sunday that she was “not a fan” of either pardon, especially because of what could happen under Trump.

Amy Klobuchar on MSNBC

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., was asked on MSNBC Sunday what she thought about preemptive pardons. (MSNBC screenshot)

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“I’m not a fan of it. I didn’t like the pardon of the president’s son. I didn’t think that was wise. But I’m also very concerned about this idea of ​​pre-emptive pardons. That’s me, out of everyone.” “I’m very concerned about what Trump is going to do with this Justice Department,” Klobuchar said.

She reminded Psaki that Schiff has also publicly stated that he does not want a pardon and is instead focused on reforming the pardon process.

“The president has that power. I would prefer if we actually… Trump abused that pardon power. I think we should have pardon reform. It is a right of these presidents. But you could set up a committee. They might have suggestions.” “You could do anything from a board,” Klobuchar said.

Schiff, Fauci, Cheney

Schiff, Fauci and Cheney are being considered by Biden’s advisers for possible preemptive pardons. (Getty Images)

Several Democrats were quick to criticize Biden’s decision, saying it damaged his reputation because he went back on his word.

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“While as a father I certainly understand (Biden’s) natural desire to help his son by pardoning him, I am disappointed that he has put his family before the country. “This is a bad precedent that could be abused by future presidents and, unfortunately, will tarnish his reputation,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a lengthy statement.

President Biden says he will not pardon Hunter

President Biden pardoned Hunter in an announcement earlier this month. (Getty Images)

He added: “Hunter brought upon himself the legal problems he faced, and one can sympathize with his struggles while recognizing that no one is above the law, not a president and not a president’s son.”

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