Two significant acts of clemency by outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump have underscored the deep-rooted suspicion between the two leaders and their supporters. The pardons, issued within a 12-hour span, have raised concerns about the integrity of the criminal justice system and the rule of law.
Biden's pardons included his family members and allies, citing relentless attacks motivated by partisan politics. He also pardoned individuals like Dr. Anthony Fauci and Gen. Mark Milley, who were seen as potential targets in a Trump administration. Despite expressing faith in legal institutions, Biden acknowledged the need for exceptional measures.
