Former FBI Director James Comey says Biden should consider 'pardoning Trump'

Former FBI Director James Comey says Joe Biden should consider pardoning Donald Trump in order to help America unify in the wake of last week's deadly insurrection on Capitol Hill.

President Donald Trump has been impeached for a historic second time after the House of Representatives secured enough votes to charge him.

A total of 10 Republicans voted against their party and Mr Trump, with the final result standing at 232 votes to impeach and 197 against.

He is the first US president to be impeached twice - previously charged over his calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

This time, Mr Trump is accused of inciting an insurrection following the deadly riots at the US Capitol on 6 January.

Speaking with the BBC, Mr Comey said President Trump may "belong in prison" but President-elect Biden should consider if pursuing legal action against his predecessor is prudent for America in the long run

[darryl]

Why is this corrupt public servant is even getting this publicity?

[irmadennington]

Why is pardon needed? He didn’t do anything wrong, you did something wrong, Comey, do you feel guilty now? Say it, boy!

[sovkbdw]

You keep persuing him, what have you found? And pardon him for what? for nearly revealing the washington swamp?

[benwallace]

He scared he knows what is about to down...🤣🤣

[ShiniGorky]

Pardon Trump for what? Doing his job? Yeah ok

[marciaigarcia]

Comey 1st mistake to under estimate Trumps intelligence.

[SIvers-orke]

I think I just spewed in my mouth.

Yep, I did.

[samopalvampirenvonbutlegin]

The Swamp is scared of popular revolt.

[jklsdf]

nice try to imply Trump is guilty in the first place

[ricky]

This guy is from the swamp....
Jail time needed

[bprowney]

Now what on earth is he going to be pardoned for. Hes done nothing other than been the best president usa has had. Honestly what atupid story fox. Get real

[Mackov]

Unbelievable!😂
Media's role:
Innocents = guilty, guilty= innocents

[gregparks]

Comey should be in prison along with the rest of the criminals awaiting military tribunal.

[niki]

President Trump can pardon himself, even though I don’t believe he should have to because he’s done nothing wrong.

Why do these people still seem worried about something? 🤔

[brookeyoga]

😂😂😂😂😂what a joke. Trump would never accept a pardon. He’s brilliant you’re all going to a very small room. 😂😂😂

[gazinta]

Filmed from Joe Biden's basement.

[rhsth]

"Omission" of guilt in the subtitles ?, I think that should be "admission" of guilt; what ever happened to the presumption of innocence prior to any trial ? As for the march on the capitol, he clearly told his followers to have their voices heard "peacefully and patriotically" - hardly words of incitement imo.

[tanoz]

Oh this is hilarious, pardon for what? These people are nuts. There’s something seriously wrong with them and those who follow

[starker]

I believe Trump should have a right to run for office again.

[blueeyes]

Why would you pardon someone that hasn't done anything to be pardoned for? The Dems are gonna keep on until most Americans won't vote for Dems or Repubs. The other parties are looking mighty good these days. And there's a new one forming I hear.