Mark Milley Among Recipients of Biden's Preemptive Pardons

In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons to several individuals, including Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and members of the January 6 committee, protecting them from potential prosecution under the incoming Trump administration.

The pardons, announced hours before Trump's inauguration, cover a range of individuals who have been critical of the former president, including former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, who Trump has vowed to take action against. Biden's decision to issue the pardons is seen as a move to shield these individuals from "politically motivated prosecutions" and ensure they are not targeted by the new administration. The recipients of the pardons also include Biden's close family members, who he says have been subjected to "unrelenting attacks and threats" and are unlikely to see an end to these attacks under Trump's presidency.

The pardons have been met with skepticism by some former DOJ officials, who question their effectiveness in protecting the recipients from further legal action. However, Biden has stated that the pardons do not denote guilt and that those who received them are innocent. The move is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the Biden and Trump camps, with Trump having promised "retribution" against his opponents. The pardons are also believed to be a response to Trump's public vow to appoint a special prosecutor to "go after" Biden and his family.

The decision to issue preemptive pardons sets a new precedent in presidential history, and its implications are yet to be fully understood. However, one thing is clear: the move marks a significant development in the ongoing power struggle between the Biden and Trump administrations, with the protection of key individuals and the prevention of "politically motivated prosecutions" at its core.