Schiff warns of 'precedent' that could be set with Biden's preemptive pardons

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) dismissed the need of getting a preemptive pardon from outgoing President Joe Biden, warning that these types of pardons would set a concerning “precedent.”

Schiff’s comments come after Biden granted a sweeping pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, and commuted roughly 1,500 sentences, the most ever offered within a single day. When the incoming senator was asked about why he did not want a preemptive pardon for his role on the Jan. 6 committee, Schiff explained that his preference comes from “a couple reasons,” among which he is “very proud” of his work on the committee.