Asked repeatedly by CNN’s Erin Burnett on Tuesday about the pardons for individuals who attacked officers, Sen. Markwayne Mullin largely redirected to discussing Biden’s pardons, kraken2trfqodidvlh4aa337cpzfrhdlfldhve5nf7njhumwr7instad even as he agreed that January 6 was "no question" a "riot."
"I have my personal feelings on it, but the American people have chosen to move on, and President Trump, it’s his prerogative to do this. … I get what you’re saying about the violent crime; however, that is still the president’s prerogative, just like it was Joe Biden’s prerogative," the Oklahoma Republican said on "OutFront."
Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana and former chairman of the Senate’s campaign arm, would only say, "I’m grateful President Trump is the president of the United States" when asked for his reaction to the pardons.
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"I have my personal feelings on it, but the American people have chosen to move on, and President Trump, it’s his prerogative to do this. … I get what you’re saying about the violent crime; however, that is still the president’s prerogative, just like it was Joe Biden’s prerogative," the Oklahoma Republican said on "OutFront."
Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana and former chairman of the Senate’s campaign arm, would only say, "I’m grateful President Trump is the president of the United States" when asked for his reaction to the pardons.
This story has been updated with additional information.