Biden pardons Fauci and Milley to protect them from possible Trump ‘revenge’
Joe Biden's unprecedented decision to pardon Anthony Fauci and Mark Milley: Protection from persecution by the incoming government.
2025-01-21T14:52:31+00:00
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In an unprecedented move, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden issued pardons on Monday, January 20th.
Primarily to protect prominent officials and lawmakers from potential political retaliation by the incoming government of Donald Trump.
Among the recipients of these pardons are renowned physician Anthony Fauci and retired General Mark Milley.
As well as several members of the House of Representatives committee that investigated the violent January 6th assault on the Capitol.
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Biden, using his presidential powers in the last hours of his term, justified his decision as an act to safeguard these officials from the risk of unjust persecution.
This measure arises in response to Trump’s threats to compile lists of political enemies.
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As well as to punish those who have contradicted him or sought to hold him accountable for his actions during and after the 2020 elections.
«It should not be interpreted as an acknowledgment of guilt, but as a recognition of these individuals’ tireless public service,» Biden stated in an official release.
The pardons have sparked intense debate over the extended use of this presidential prerogative.
Especially when applied to individuals who have not yet faced formal charges.
Anthony Fauci is considered a key figure in the United States’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
And has become a recurring target of criticism and attacks by political factions opposed due to his support for public health policies backed by science.
His pardon seeks to protect him from potential retaliations by the incoming administration, which has promised to reverse many of the policies implemented under Biden’s presidency.
Mark Milley, former Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also benefited from this presidential gesture.
Milley, known for his public criticisms of Trump and for his detailed testimony about the Capitol insurrection, has expressed his gratitude for Biden’s decision.
Thus avoiding future legal complications that could arise under a new government.
Joe Biden’s Pardons
The House of Representatives committee that investigated the Capitol assault received additional pardons for its members and staff.
This committee concluded that Trump participated in a «multi-part conspiracy» to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to the violent incident on January 6th.
Biden’s measure, although legally solid under the presidential pardon powers, has raised concerns about the precedent it could set for future presidents.
It is argued that the preventive use of pardons could be used by political leaders to protect allies and themselves from future investigations and legal proceedings.
On his last day in office, Biden has set a record for the number of individual pardons and commutations issued.
Reflecting his commitment to justice and institutional stability.
Some critics question the necessity of preventive pardons for those who face no formal charges.
However, others see them as a necessary precaution in an increasingly polarized and vengeful political climate.


