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Do You Agree with Biden Considering Pardons for Fauci and Cheney Amidst Allegations of Wrongdoing?
Do You Agree with Biden Considering Pardons for Fauci and Cheney Amidst Allegations of Wrongdoing?
Here’s The Scoop
In a move that could stir the political pot even further, President Joe Biden has revealed he’s considering preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. This comes hot on the heels of Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son Hunter, despite earlier claims that he wouldn’t do so. The potential pardons are reportedly aimed at shielding these figures from any actions President-elect Donald Trump might take once he assumes office.
Biden’s contemplation of these pardons raises eyebrows, especially among those who have been critical of Fauci’s role during the pandemic and Cheney’s outspoken stance against Trump. The president told USA Today that his decision hinges on Trump’s cabinet appointments, suggesting that the political chess game in Washington is far from over.
Reflecting on his initial meeting with Trump, Biden recounted, “I tried to make it clear that there was no need, and it was counterintuitive for his interest to go back and try to settle scores.” Yet, the looming threat of pardons suggests a different narrative—one where Biden is preparing for a potential political crackdown by the incoming administration.
The conversation with USA Today’s Susan Page further highlighted Biden’s indecision, as he admitted he hasn’t finalized his stance on these pardons. The president’s reluctance to name names publicly only adds to the intrigue, with USA Today redacting sensitive information from the interview.
Adding fuel to the fire, a recent House Oversight Committee report unveiled questionable actions by David Morens, a former senior adviser to Fauci. Morens allegedly deleted emails to dodge Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and encouraged others to use private email addresses for official business—practices that legal experts have deemed “very illegal.”
Matthew Hardin, a lawyer with expertise in FOIA issues, emphasized the gravity of these actions, stating, “The Federal Records Act has strict requirements for preserving agency records… This means that anybody conducting agency business through a ‘secret’ back channel or through Gmail is still creating a federal record.”
As Biden’s presidency winds down, the potential for these pardons to become a flashpoint in the ongoing political saga is undeniable. With tensions high and trust in government institutions wavering, the American public will be watching closely to see how this latest chapter unfolds.
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JC
January 13, 2025 at 10:16 am
Apparently, biden knows they’ve committed crimes in order to want to pardon them. It is unfortunate, however, that you can’t pardon someone who has not been convicted yet. We need to ask the actor n chief, what crime is he pardoning them from?? Makes no sense. Same with him pardoning his son for crimes from Jan 2014-Dec 31, 2024. I had no idea this actor n chief can do a blanket pardon unless he knows his son has committed so many crimes starting Jan 2014 that he would need 11 years of pardons??? Sounds to me like the bidens are corrupt and serious criminals!
Lee
January 13, 2025 at 11:09 am
Of course the younger Bidung is guilty of crimes he has yet to be tried for. The puppet Bidung is just trying to protect himself (and probably at least on of the puppet masters) from something bound to come up at trial making them eligible for trials.
Jerry C.
January 13, 2025 at 6:17 pm
There’s no such thing as a “pre-emptive pardon”. One can only be pardoned AFTER one has been convicted. I’m sure a compelling legal argument can be made that any & all of Biden’s pre-emptive pardons are illegal & invalid, allowing for proper prosecutions to take place should the evidence so warrant.
Don
January 14, 2025 at 8:05 am
I hope if he does they can be revoked.