McCarthy’s comment on Trump pardon could be key for Jan. 6 panel

Posted on AllSides April 26th, 2022
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The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is scrutinizing one particular phrase from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) leaked calls with other top Republicans expressing concern that former President Trump would seek a pardon.

The taped recording with McCarthy, published by The New York Times, not only relays McCarthy’s assertion that Trump bore responsibility for the attack, but could also indicate his concern that some actions the former president took leading up to that day may be criminal.

“Now, this is one personal fear I have. I...

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https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3463142-mccarthys-comment-on-trump-pardon-could-be-key-for-jan-6-panel/

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