Biden Mulls Preemptive Pardons Amid Trump Retribution Concerns
TL;DR
President Joe Biden is considering issuing pre-emptive pardons for individuals targeted by Donald Trump, such as Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney, and Anthony Fauci, amid concerns of retribution if Trump returns to power. This move, supported by some Democrats and "Never Trump" Republicans, aims to protect those who have been critical of Trump. The discussions are ongoing, with no final list yet decided. Historically, pre-emptive pardons have been used by past presidents in various political contexts.
- Biden weighs pre-emptive pardons for potential targets of Trump’s retribution NBC News
- Biden Team Considers Blanket Pardons Before Trump’s Promised ‘Retribution’ The New York Times
- Biden faces criticism over possible preemptive pardons for Trump critics Fox News
- Republicans weigh in on preemptive pardons in unintentionally funny ways MSNBC
- Biden considering blanket preemptive pardons for perceived enemies of Trump CBS News
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