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Biden Issues Last Minute Preemptive Pardons for Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 Committee

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publicerad 20 januari 2025
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General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
General Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

In a last-minute move on his last day in office, President Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons for Dr Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.

This unprecedented action aims to shield these individuals from potential legal challenges in the incoming administration led by President-elect Donald Trump.

Joe Biden’s decision to grant these pardons was announced early Monday morning, just hours before he will depart from the White House. According to the president’s statement, these pardons are intended to protect individuals from what he described as ”unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and was a key figure in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been praised for his scientific guidance and criticized for his policies. General Mark Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been a vocal critic of Trump’s actions, particularly around the events of January 6, 2021.

The Jan. 6 committee, including Democrats and Republicans, extensively investigated the Capitol riot. The committee’s findings implicated Trump in inciting the violence, leading to significant political fallout. The preemptive pardons also extend to law enforcement officers who testified before the panel.

”I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,” Biden stated.

He emphasized that these are ”exceptional circumstances,” suggesting that his actions safeguard against what he perceives as the incoming administration’s potential misuse of prosecutorial power.

The move has sparked varied reactions across the political spectrum. Critics argue that preemptive pardons could set a dangerous precedent, potentially obscuring accountability for actions taken during public service.

Supporters, however, see this as a necessary step to protect individuals from retribution, especially given Trump’s previous statements about prosecuting his political adversaries.

According to Biden’s statement, the issuance of these pardons does not imply any acknowledgement of wrongdoing by those pardoned but rather is an act to preempt what he believes could be a politicized justice system under Trump’s leadership.

 

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