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Why have Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons caused such a stir? A president’s pardoning power has few limits

On his last day in office, outgoing United States President Joe Biden issued a number of preemptive pardons essentially to protect some leading public figures and members of his own family from possible retaliation by Donald Trump. It was a novel and innovative use of the presidential pardon power.

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Presidential Pardons Reflect Deep Mistrust In Justice System

Recent pardons by Biden and Trump highlight political tensions and raise concerns about the integrity of the justice system.

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Petty Trump administration removes portrait of critic General Milley from Pentagon within minutes of taking over

Trump appointed Milley to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2018 but the two’s relationship soured by the end of his first term

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Trump fires Mark Milley and José Andrés amid plans for mass purge of Biden administration

Milley was once the most senior uniformed officer at the Pentagon and had turned against Trump in the years between his presidencies

The Guardian - US

President Trump Removes Prominent Democrats From Advisory Boards

President Trump removed political appointees critical of him, including José Andrés and Gen. Mark Milley, from advisory boards.

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José Andrés, Linda Fagan, among those culled in Trump’s purge of Biden’s White House

Trump said that those who were being dismissed are ‘not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again’

The Independent UK

Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation

Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and immunologist Anthony Fauci among those offered protection.

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Republicans grouse over Biden’s pardon of family members: ‘A bunch of lying clowns’

Some claimed the action was indicative of the pardonees’ guilt, and accused the Democrats closing ranks to protect their own

The Independent UK

Biden’s last-minute pardons draw ire from both sides of political divide

Family members, Gen Mark Milley, Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and January 6 committee members pardoned

The Guardian - US

Mark Milley's Pentagon Portrait Quickly Removed After Biden Issued Him Last-Minute Pardon

It was unclear why the portrait was removed but Milley previously called Donald Trump "fascist to the core."

International Business Times

Gen. Mark Milley's Portrait Removed From Pentagon Wall

Gen. Mark Milley's portrait removed from Pentagon wall amid tensions with Trump administration. Ongoing discourse on military's role in politics.

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Biden's Preemptive Pardons Undermine Official Accountability and the Rule of Law

His last-minute acts of clemency invite Trump and future presidents to shield their underlings from the consequences of committing crimes in office.

Reason

President Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons Of Cheney And Kinzinger

Former President Trump criticizes President Biden's last-minute pardons, sparking political tensions and debates.

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Sen. Schiff Thinks Preemptive Pardons Were Unnecessary

Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Kinzinger express concerns about Biden's preemptive pardons, deeming them unnecessary. Debate continues.

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Gen. Mark Milley Receives Preemptive Pardon From Biden

Former President Biden pardons Gen. Milley amid post-Afghanistan withdrawal scrutiny. Critics seek accountability.

Latin Times

Old Clip of Joe Biden Promising Not to Use Preemptive Pardons Resurfaces After Fauci, Milley Issued Pardons

A clip of outgoing President Joe Biden decrying preemptive pardons is making the rounds on social media.

The Guardian - US

Military leaders should expect Trump crackdown – from disloyalty to diversity

Despite tensions brewing with China, US president-elect is expected to ‘clean house’ with those who stray from agenda

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Trump To Sign Immigration Executive Orders On Day 1

Trump to sign immigration orders, Biden issues pardons, White House welcomes transition, Senate votes on Cabinet nominations, gratitude for protection.

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The Guardian - US

Biden pardons family members and Trump foes in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’

Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attack

Latin Times

Anthony Fauci Addresses Biden's Last-Minute Pardon: 'I Have Committed No Crime'

The former head of the NIH said that even though the appreciated the outgoing president's decision, "there are no possible grounds for any allegation" against him

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Trump Inaugurated As 47Th U.S. President Amid Republican Control

Get insights on Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, Biden's pardons, social media account transfer, historical background, and more.

Latin Times

Biden's Last Minute Pardons For Fauci, Milley Enrages Conservatives: 'The Mask is Completely Off'

"Never forget what the Democrats have done," said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene about the outgoing president's decision

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Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons To Fauci, Milley, And Committee

President Biden issues preemptive pardons for key public figures to protect against potential retaliation and politically motivated prosecutions. The move ...

International Business Times

Biden Pre-emptively Pardons Trump Foes

US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from "politically motivated prosecutions" under the Trump administration.

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President Biden Issues Last-Minute Pardons To Controversial Figures

President Biden's last-minute pardons to key figures during the transition period receive mixed reactions.

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