Congressman Cleaver Rebukes MAGA Pardons For Capitol Riot

There have been more than a few reports about locals who were granted pardon by President Trump in his triumphant return to office.

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U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) is not happy President Trump pardoned so many, especially those that attacked police officers.

“This is not a good sign for democracy,” he said. “If you want to pardon people for beating up on police officers, you're going way, way too far in terms of talking about reform and how much you love the blue.”

The Congressman said he worries what type of protection he may or may not receive into the future in the U.S. Capitol, based on President Trump's actions.

“I can say this was not good,” he said. “This was not a shining hour for America.”

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