What is a preemptive pardon? Who did Biden pardon today?
Those issued pardons include retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Anthony Fauci.
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Biden Issues Last-Minute Pardons to Protect People From Trump
Biden shocked many of his supporters last month when he pardoned his son Hunter from all present and future crimes out of fear that the coming Trump administration would single him out. Monday’s pardons seem to be protecting some of the right’s favorite bogeymen from Trump’s vengeance, which could come soon after he is sworn in later in the day.
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, creating Fifth Amendment trouble for him
The pardon was one of a slew Joe Biden granted at the last minute to people who may come in the crosshairs of the incoming Trump administration.
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Cheney, Milley to protect against Trump inquiries
President Biden preemptively pardons Dr. Anthony Fauci, former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, and retired Gen. Mark Milley to protect them from Trump inquiries.
Sweeping pardons from Trump and Biden worry constitutional experts
The extraordinary wave of pardons Monday — from Joe Biden as he left the White House and from Donald Trump as soon as he returned to it — demonstrate the potency of the Constitution’s pardon power, but also expose its perils,
GOP lawmakers pledge to investigate Biden's last-minute pardons: 'Call them all before Congress'
Republican lawmakers are in an uproar over President Biden's decision to pardon allies targeted by President-elect Trump's circle.
Biden's pardons take wind out of Democrats' sails for condemning Trump
Biden Monday issued several preemptive pardons, some to family members. Following the transition of power, Trump wielded his own clemency power.
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Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members
With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley ...
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