Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who represents California's 19th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared his views on Twitter regarding Presidential pardons and their implications for justice and law enforcement. His statements address the consequences of pardoning individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 events and broader political issues under the Trump Administration.

On January 21, Rep. Panetta expressed his concerns about Presidential pardons granted to those convicted of crimes during the January 6 incident, stating that these actions "undermine our justice system and betray law enforcement who bravely stood in defense of our democracy." He emphasized that many individuals were justly convicted for their violent actions against police officers. The full tweet can be accessed here.

In a subsequent post on the same day, Rep. Panetta criticized President Trump directly by saying that these pardons indicate he is "not about standing with police, only with those who stand solely with him." He described this situation as "corruption" detrimental to democratic institutions. The original post is available here.

On January 22, Rep. Panetta addressed broader responsibilities under the Trump Administration, emphasizing vigilance at local levels for community protection and a commitment to reforming immigration systems federally. This tweet can be found here.