Biden issues preemptive pardons to Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 committee

President Joe Biden has announced his decision shortly before Trump’s inauguration

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20/01/25 | StarsInsider

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In an unprecedented move, Biden has pardoned retired Gen. Mark A. Milley, Anthony S. Fauci, members of the Jan. 6 committee, and police officers who testified before the panel. He clarified that the reason for this decision was not due to any wrongdoing on their part, but rather to protect them against Trump’s potential “vengeance.”

In the past, Trump declared that he would punish those who tried to hold him accountable for his attempts to overthrow the 2020 election results and his involvement in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

“These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said in his statement. “Even when individuals have done nothing wrong — and in fact have done the right thing — and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances.”

In the United States, presidential pardons have rarely been used to provide clemency to the family members or close acquaintances of presidents—but it has happened. Indeed, these acts have long been seen as controversial. In this gallery, we explain what a presidential pardon is, highlight notable instances where presidential pardons were granted to family members or close acquaintances, and discuss the ethical issues.

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