The Trump administration could soon launch investigations into individuals connected to the Jan. 6 select committee, following presidential pardons issued during the final days of President Joe Biden’s term. Congress members of the committee received pardons, but Ed Martin, director of the Department of Justice’s Weaponization Working Group, says those who were not pardoned can expect to hear from him.
“A lot of people did not get a pardon that were involved in the select committee, and they ought to be keeping an eye on their mailbox because there’s a lot to be asked about,” Martin told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo.
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Preemptive pardons prior to probe
Martin leads the DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group, a unit established by Attorney General Pam Bondi to determine whether any Trump-related investigations were politically motivated. The Jan. 6 select committee is one of the groups that could be under review.
Martin added that even members of Congress who received preemptive pardons could become part of the investigation, particularly as some Republicans question the validity of pardons signed with an autopen.
“I can tell you we’re investigating how the pardons were granted. It was not like anything in the history of America,” Martin said.
During his final hours in office, Biden issued pardons to members of Congress connected to the Jan. 6 committee “for any offenses which they may have committed or taken part in arising from or in any manner related to the activities or subject matter of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.” Biden has maintained that he personally approved each pardon.
Public opinion remains sharply divided
The Jan. 6 committee and Biden’s pardons continue to be politically divisive, with Americans split over their views.
According to a Pew Research poll, 72% of Democrats approve of Biden’s pardons, while 78% of Republicans disapprove. Americans are also evenly divided on confidence in the committee’s fairness: 49% believe the committee acted “very or somewhat fair,” while 49% are “not confident” in its fairness and reasonableness.
It remains unclear who Martin plans to contact regarding the Jan. 6 committee or when any official notices will be sent.
