Sen. Schiff: Biden ‘was wrong’ to give family members pardons

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) voices his disagreement with former President Joe Biden’s pardon of family members, saying it sets a bad precedent for members of President Donald Trump's family.

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Behind Biden's shocking family pardons

Former President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on the day he left office for some family members. Lawmakers and legal experts are questioning the moves. CBS News' Major Garrett reports.
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Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members Monday in the final minutes of his presidency.
ABC News - 6d
Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans

The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.
The New York Times - 6d
Schiff calls Jan. 6 Biden pardons ‘unwise’

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called his preemptive pardon from former President Biden, announced Monday for all past members of the now-defunct House. Jan. 6 committee in the final moments of his ...
The Hill - 6d
Why Biden pardoned Milley, Fauci and family members before Trump took office

Former President Joe Biden issued a series of preemptive pardons to shield members of his family as well as Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark A. Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee and ...
CBS News - 6d
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as president

Just minutes before he left office, Joe Biden announced a set of sweeping pre-emptive pardons for members of his family, including his two brothers and his sister, after some on the right suggested ...
NBC News - 6d
Biden pardons family members and Trump foes in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’

Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attack. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Joe Biden used the last day of his ...
The Guardian - 6d
Biden Pardons 5 Members of His Family in Final Minutes in Office

Mr. Biden emphasized that he did not believe his family did anything wrong, but he feared political attacks by Donald J. Trump.
The New York Times - 6d
Biden pardons family members minutes before Trump sworn in

Minutes before his term is set to end, Biden announced that he was pardoning several members of his family, including his brother James Biden, sister-in-law Sara Biden, sister Valerie Biden Owens, ...
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