President Joe Biden and his administration are considering the possibility of granting "preventive" pardons to individuals who may face prosecution following Donald Trump's inauguration.
This was reported by The Washington Post.
Biden met with Trump at the White House: detailsThe current U.S. President Joe Biden held a meeting with former President Donald Trump, who recently won the elections.Previously, Trump and representatives of his future administration threatened to prosecute their political opponents once in power.
Among those who may be pardoned are Anthony S. Fauci, who helped coordinate the U.S. response to the coronavirus, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley, who called Trump a "fascist," elected Democratic Senator from California Adam Schiff, who initiated Trump's first impeachment, and former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who frequently criticized Trump.
This issue is being addressed by White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients and White House Advisor Ed Siskel: the publication notes that this indicates a serious approach and discussions at a high level.
Currently, Biden's administration staff is increasingly concerned about Trump's choices for key positions in law enforcement. For example, Kash Patel, who is being considered for the FBI Director position, has called for retribution against Trump’s opponents and critics.
According to sources, Biden has not yet made a decision regarding preventive pardons. However, his administration is preparing in case the president decides to take this step.
It is worth recalling that on December 1, Joe Biden announced a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted for illegal possession of a firearm and tax violations. The case against him was closed.
President-elect Donald Trump harshly condemned Biden's decision, stating that it is an "abuse of power" and a "flagrant violation of justice."