Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons for Trump-Era Targets
TL;DR
The White House is considering preemptive pardons for individuals like former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Mark Milley, amid concerns that President-elect Trump and his allies might target them with costly investigations. This unprecedented use of presidential pardon power is being discussed by President Biden's team, although no definitive list or proposal has been agreed upon. The move aims to protect potential targets from reputational and financial damage, even if no charges are brought against them.
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- Biden ponders preemptive pardons for potential Trump targets Axios
- Biden Team Considers Blanket Pardons Before Trump’s Promised ‘Retribution’ The New York Times
- White House discusses preemptive pardons for Trump critics The Hill
- Biden team reportedly considering preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff, other Trump 'targets' Fox News
- Biden White House considering pre-emptive pardon for retired Gen. Mark Milley who made secret phone calls to China: report New York Post
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