Biden Considers Preemptive Pardons for Trump's Potential Targets

President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons to protect federal officials from potential targeting by the incoming Trump administration. While Biden's pardon power is broad, it only covers federal crimes and cannot prevent state prosecutions or civil lawsuits. Additionally, pardoned individuals could still face significant legal and financial challenges, as well as non-criminal investigations, under a Trump administration determined to pursue perceived enemies.