After Hunter, Biden mulls 'preemptive pardons' for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney amid fears of Trump-led prosecutions
recently issued a «full and unconditional» pardon to his son Hunter Biden for gun crime and tax convictions, a decision that was widely criticised by Republicans and Democrats alike. Biden, who earlier said he would not interfere with the proceedings, said his son was “unfairly prosecuted" by political opponents.
This has brought renewed attention to the US Constitution's provision granting the president the authority to offer clemency, a power wielded by every president since George Washington.
Biden's senior aides in the White House are now actively considering whether to issue 'preemptive pardons' to certain current and former public officials in the government as fears grow over the possibility of politically motivated prosecutions under Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.
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Biden weighs preemptive pardons for these officials
The Biden administration is conducting a vigorous internal debate over issuing preemptive pardons to protect various public officials, including Dr Anthony Fauci from potential prosecution under a Trump administration, who is set to take over the presidential post next month, according to the Politico report. The outgoing President's aides have expressed concerns abut certain current and ex-officials could face the heat of facing inquiries and even indictments.
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