"Arizona Reps. Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar, two Republicans who have come under scrutiny for their involvement in the rally that preceded the attack on the Capitol, reportedly asked Trump for pardons in the final days of his presidency. Trump was talked out of pardoning them and other GOP lawmakers, in addition to himself and his family members, by members of his legal team last weekend. His lawyers warned him that it would give off the appearance of guilt and put him in a legally perilous position ahead of his impeachment trial in the Senate, and he finally stopped floating the idea.
"Publicly, Biggs and Gosar have vociferously maintained their innocence and rebuffed any attempts to hold them accountable for spreading the Big Lie that stoked the mob on January 6th. But behind the scenes, they were asking for clemency from Trump — clearly, they know they are culpable in some way for their involvement. They, alongside Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, must be fully investigated and held accountable for their role in spreading the lies about the election that inspired the violent mob to attack the Capitol. There can be no healing without accountability."
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