- Sen. **Adam Schiff** expressed concerns about setting a bad **precedent** if President Biden issues a pardon related to the Jan. 6 investigation.
- In an interview, Schiff emphasized he wants to avoid **broad pardons** becoming a routine action for outgoing presidents.
- If pardoned, Schiff and committee members feel they have **protection** under the Speech and Debate Clause for their work.
- Schiff acknowledged the complex situation where a Democratic president might feel compelled to act to counter potential threats from an incoming administration.
- Schiff's comments arise as some Democrats consider the merits of **preemptive pardons** in the context of Trump's potential actions in office.
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