Sanders Denounces Comparisons Between Trump and Biden Pardons

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has urged Americans to avoid equating the pardons issued by President Donald Trump with those of former President Joe Biden, emphasizing their significant differences.  

 

During an appearance on CNN’s *The Source* on Tuesday evening, Sanders discussed the wave of executive actions taken by Trump, including pardons for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, and how some have drawn comparisons to the pardons issued by Biden before he left office. Host Kaitlan Collins questioned Sanders on the matter, particularly highlighting Biden’s controversial decision to pardon family members.  

 

“What I think is that he was worried that, given all of Trump’s rhetoric, that [Biden] was going to go after his family and close associates,” Sanders explained. “All right, that’s a concern, but don’t equate the two.”  

 

Sanders acknowledged that there is room for debate about whether Biden’s decision to preemptively pardon his family was right or wrong. However, he insisted that the move bore no resemblance to Trump’s actions. “It has nothing to do with what Trump did today,” Sanders stated firmly.  

 

Biden’s last-minute pardons of family members marked an unprecedented use of executive power, motivated by concerns over Trump’s threats of retribution during a potential second administration. The decision caused division among Democrats, with some supporting the pardons and others expressing disapproval.  

 

After assuming office, Trump acted quickly to pardon almost all the rioters who stormed the Capitol four years ago, a move that also faced intense scrutiny.  

 

Sanders criticized Trump’s decision, particularly given his public support for law enforcement. “To tell the entire world that we’re going to pardon people who attacked and hurt police officers is telling,” Sanders remarked. “I think that is a horrible message, and I strongly disagree with his pardoning of those insurrectionists.”  

 

He pointed out that he knows of no one in Biden’s family who attempted to overthrow the U.S. government. Sanders further condemned Trump’s actions, saying, “What Trump is saying to the world is that it is okay for you to attack police officers when you have a mind to do that. And I think that is an outrageous message to send to the world.”  

 

Sanders’ remarks underscore his deep concern about the implications of Trump’s pardons, contrasting them sharply with Biden’s controversial yet fundamentally different actions.

 

Based on a report by The Hill 2025-01-23

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

I used to think Bernie should have been POTUS, but apparently he's just as bad as any Democrat. He's right that they are not comparable, but not for the reasons he gives.