Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons Covering Multiple Alleged Crimes, Sparking Controversy

On January 20, 2025, in a highly unusual move, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to several high-profile individuals. These pardons were not issued in response to convictions or ongoing legal proceedings but rather as a protective measure against what Biden's administration perceived as potential political reprisals from the incoming Trump administration. As they've actively used lawfare to go after Trump and members of his administration. 

This action was unprecedented in its scope and intent, aiming to shield individuals from what was described as a retaliatory legal environment. The recipients included key figures who had been vocal critics of Trump or had roles in significant political or health-related events during Biden's term. The issuance of these pardons sparked widespread debate, reflecting deep political divisions and concerns about the weaponization of legal processes for political vendettas. The move underscores a tumultuous period in U.S. political history where the norm of executive clemency was stretched to address fears of political retribution.

There are also growing questions surrounding the legitimacy of Biden’s involvement in issuing these pardons. Evidence has surfaced suggesting that Biden may not have been fully aware of certain key executive actions, including some of the pardons in question. Reports indicate that Biden, at times, signed documents based on instructions from his staff without thoroughly reviewing or understanding the contents. This has raised concerns about the extent of his direct involvement in the decision-making process and has fueled skepticism regarding whether he fully comprehended the implications of the actions he was taking

General Mark Milley:

Potential Crimes/Reason for Pardon: 

Milley admitted to contacting China to reassure them that the U.S. was not planning an attack, which was seen by some as insubordination or unauthorized communication during the Trump administration's final days. This was in response to concerns about potential war escalation due to rising tensions. The pardon was to protect him from any potential legal actions or political retribution for these actions.

Dr. Anthony Fauci:

Potential Crimes/Reason for Pardon: 

Fauci is accused of lying to Congress about NIH funding for gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. There are also claims he attempted to cover up communications that could confirm this funding by allegedly deleting or hiding emails. The pardon was to shield him from any legal actions related to these allegations and his role in the public health response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Members of the January 6 Select Committee:

Potential Crimes/Reason for Pardon:

The following members were pardoned:

Bennie Thompson

Liz Cheney

Zoe Lofgren

Adam Schiff

Pete Aguilar

Stephanie Murphy

Jamie Raskin

Elaine Luria

Adam Kinzinger

Allegations include falsifying evidence and tampering with witnesses, which some claim led to the false incarceration of thousands of people involved in the January 6 Capitol events. The pardon aims to protect them from legal repercussions for their roles in the investigation and subsequent actions.

 

U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan Police Officers who testified before the January 6 Select Committee:

Potential Crimes/Reason for Pardon: 

These officers are accused of lying on the stand during their testimonies about the events of January 6, 2021. The pardon was issued to prevent any legal actions against them for these alleged falsehoods, protecting them from what could be perceived as politically motivated prosecutions.