Multiple members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol were taken aback by President Joe Biden's decision to issue preemptive pardons, according to sources familiar with the situation.
The Congress members reportedly did not receive any advance notice of the pardons, leading to surprise and confusion among the committee members. One source mentioned that they were unaware of the reasons behind the pardons, further adding to the mystery surrounding the situation.
