Schumer says pardons for Jan. 6 rioters "outrageous"

• "It is shamefully, utterly outrageous that the president is considering pardons for these rioters," Schumer said on the Senate floor.

The big picture: Trump has said he is considering pardoning the Jan. 6 rioters, whom he has described as "hostages," when he starts his second term in two weeks.

• "We cannot let anyone whitewash what happened four years ago," Schumer said. "Far too many individuals have tried to rewrite the history of Jan. 6."

Yes, but: Schumer stressed that Democrats will allow Trump's win to be certified without incident Monday afternoon.

• "Today the process will return to normal, and remain solemn, but peaceful," he said.