Expect more on lawmaker pardons this week, Kinzinger says
19m ago / 11:48 AM UTC
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., said more evidence about lawmakers seeking pardons will be revealed in public hearings this week.
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., said Thursday that “multiple” Republican lawmakers including Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., sought presidential pardons in the weeks after the riot. Perry denied the allegation in a tweet, call it an “absolute, shameless, and soulless lie.”
Pressed on how many pardons were sought and for what reason during an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Kinzinger said “more of that is going to be released this week.”
“But why would you ask for a pardon — let’s just say in general — if somebody asked for a pardon it would be because they have real concern maybe they’ve done something illegal. I’ll leave it at that but I’ll say that more information will be coming,” he said.
Asked about Perry’s denial, Kinzinger said, “We’re not going to make accusations or say things without proof or evidence backing it.”
Source: | This article originally belongs to Nbcnews.com
