Rep. Pete Aguilar, a key Democrat on the congressional committee investigating President-elect Donald Trump's alleged election interference, stated he doesn't anticipate a preemptive pardon from President Joe Biden. Aguilar believes the committee did nothing wrong and therefore doesn't require protection from potential retaliation by Trump.
Aguilar clarified that he hasn't sought a pardon nor discussed it with the White House. Other lawmakers on the Jan. 6 committee have varied opinions on the necessity of a preemptive pardon. Some worry about setting a negative precedent, relying on constitutional protections, while others fear retribution from Trump.
