In a significant move, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to protect key individuals from potential legal repercussions in the wake of threats from former President Donald Trump. This includes notable figures such as Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci, who have faced political scrutiny for their actions related to Trump's attempts to overturn election results and the January 6 Capitol riots. Biden emphasized the importance of these individuals' service and highlighted the unjust nature of potential prosecutions against them, reinforcing the broad pardon powers granted by the Constitution.
We have been pardoned today not for breaking the law but for upholding it, they said in a statement.
These public servants have served our nation with honor and distinction and do not deserve to be the targets of unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions.
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