In a controversial move, former President Joe Biden issued last-minute pardons to key figures like Liz Cheney,
Dr. Anthony Fauci, and General Mark Milley, aiming to shield them from potential retaliation by Donald Trump. While the pardons prevent prosecution for past actions, legal experts note they don’t protect recipients from being subpoenaed or punished for lying under oath.
Critics, including Trump and conservative commentators, argue the pardons won’t stop new charges and suggest moving legal proceedings out of Washington, D.C., due to perceived liberal bias. Trump claimed the January 6 Committee destroyed evidence and said Biden’s pardons prevent him from holding its members accountable.
