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Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons for Key Figures Targeted by Trump
President Joe Biden grants pre-emptive pardons to those targeted by Trump, including Mark Milley, Anthony Fauci, and lawmakers involved in the January 6 investigation.
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by News Desk
2025-01-20
Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons for Key Figures Targeted by Trump

President Joe Biden granted pre-emptive pardons to a group of high-profile individuals targeted by former President Donald Trump, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, former White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the Congressional Select Committee that investigated the January 6, 2021 storming of the U.S. Capitol.

The sweeping pardons come as Trump, who returned to the presidency on Monday, has long made it clear that he intends to take retaliatory action against individuals he perceives as political enemies. The decision by President Biden to grant these pardons serves as a clear defense of those who have come under attack for their roles in public service, particularly in relation to the January 6th insurrection and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biden expressed concern over the rise of politically motivated persecution in his statement, saying, “These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.” He added that public servants, like those granted pardons, are the "lifeblood of our democracy," underscoring the importance of defending those who dedicate themselves to national service.

Among the individuals covered by the pardons are Milley, who became a target for Trump’s allies after calling the former president “fascist to the core,” and Dr. Fauci, who frequently clashed with Trump during the pandemic, particularly over health measures. Fauci, once the face of the U.S. government’s response to the pandemic, has continued to face attacks from Trump supporters even after stepping down from his position.

Additionally, the pardons extended to all members of the congressional committee that investigated the Capitol riots, as well as the police officers who testified about their experiences on January 6th. Trump, who had expressed support for retaliatory measures against critics, has previously voiced calls for investigations into those involved in the investigation and public hearings.

In the wake of Biden’s actions, some have expressed concern that the move could escalate the political divide in the United States, as the country braces for the upcoming tenure of President Trump. The pardons may further fuel the partisan battles surrounding the former president’s actions and those who have been vocal in challenging his political influence.

Biden’s decision marks a notable shift in the ongoing battle between political factions in the U.S., as both sides continue to grapple with accusations of power misuse and the growing influence of political polarization.
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