Biden Considers Preemptive Pardons for Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Before January 20

Jan 8, 2025, 04:37 PM

President Joe Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons to individuals targeted by President-elect Donald Trump, including former Representative Liz Cheney and public health official Dr. Anthony Fauci. Biden has not made a final decision on these pardons, stating that his decision might depend on the positions Trump appoints. Biden has warned Trump against seeking retribution against political foes, emphasizing that such actions would be counterproductive. The president has until Trump's inauguration on January 20 to issue these pardons.