Biden stated, 'The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing... Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country.'
Fauci has faced scrutiny for his role in gain-of-function research and possible coverup of the virus's origins, with calls for investigation by Sen. Rand Paul.
Milley, who has been a public opponent of Trump, expressed his gratitude, stating he is 'deeply grateful' for the pardon.
Existing jurisprudence holds that accepting a pardon is a tacit admission of wrongdoing, complicating the narrative around these preemptive pardons.
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