Biden Pre-emptively Pardons Trump’s Enemies

President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated Donald Trump’s January 6 insurrection to protect them from Trump’s deranged threats of revenge of his perceived enemies.

Biden included Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and all members of the January 6 committee, their staff, as well as the U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan police officers who testified before the committee.

President Biden on the pardons: "These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing.""Even when individuals have done nothing wrong … and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances."

Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) 2025-01-20T12:20:07.974Z

“These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said in a statement. “Baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety and financial security of targeted individuals and their families.

“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,” he added.

AP, NYT