Schiff Calls Trump’s Pardon of Flynn ‘a Body Blow To Our National Security’
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is sharing his distaste with President Donald Trump’s pardoning of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn . The House Intelligence Committee chair told CNN on Wednesday that the…
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is sharing his distaste with President Donald Trump’s pardoning of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
The House Intelligence Committee chair told CNN on Wednesday that the pardon “is a body blow to our national security.”
“It’s also a body blow to the rule of law and I think makes a mockery of our democracy to those watching from around the world,” Schiff added.
Asked by Acosta about Republican lawmakers praising Trump’s pardon of Flynn, Schiff hit back that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has “no bottom to his willingness to debase himself to earn Trump’s favor.”
Later, Schiff suggested Trump “may even try to pardon himself.” When asked if he can “do anything” if Trump “tries to pardon himself,” Schiff said he has introduced a bill where “you cannot self-pardon.”
Trump said on Wednesday that he pardoned Flynn, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
Watch Schiff’s interview below:
“It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon,” Trump tweeted on Wednesday.