In the last hours of serving as the 46th president, Joe Biden issued a preemptive pardon to several political figures at risk of retribution under the second Trump administration.
Our nation relies on dedicated, selfless public servants every day. They are the lifeblood of our democracy, Biden's statement begins. Yet alarmingly, public servants have been subjected to ongoing threats and intimidation for faithfully discharging their duties.
Even when individuals have done nothing wrong... the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances.
The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense.
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