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Biden Considers Preemptive Pardons for Fauci and Cheney, Warns Trump Against 'Settling Scores'

Jan 8, 2025, 04:59 PM

President Joe Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons to individuals who could be targeted by the incoming Trump administration, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Representative Liz Cheney. In an exclusive Oval Office interview with USA Today's Susan Page, Biden revealed he has not yet decided on the pardons but is mulling over the possibility as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Biden urged Trump during a private meeting to avoid 'settling scores' and expressed concern over potential retribution against his administration's officials and critics of Trump.