In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued a series of pardons, protecting individuals targeted by then-President-elect Donald Trump. This includes Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, members and staff of the January 6 committee, and Capitol and D.C. police officers who testified before the panel. Biden cited threats of 'unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions,' emphasizing these individuals served the nation honorably.
WASHINGTON — With just hours remaining in office, President Joe Biden issued a slew of pardons Monday morning to pre-emptively protect people President-elect Donald Trump had threatened. Biden pardoned former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, members and staff of the committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan police officers who testified before that committee. The panel’s members included Sen.
Biden said “baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families.” “Even when individuals have done nothing wrong — and in fact have done the right thing — and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances,” he said.
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