Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons for Potential Trump Targets Before Leaving Office

President Biden has not ruled out issuing pardons to shield individuals Trump has publicly threatened, as he warns the president-elect against pursuing political retribution.

President Joe Biden confirmed he is considering preemptive pardons for individuals who may be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump, though no decision has been made yet.
Trump has publicly vowed to pursue retribution against political opponents, including figures like Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and others, sparking concerns over potential prosecutions under his administration.
Biden has already pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, citing what he called unfair targeting, and defended the decision despite previous statements that he would not do so.
The president stated he warned Trump against pursuing political vendettas, describing such actions as unnecessary and counterproductive, though Trump reportedly did not respond definitively.
Biden has until January 20, when Trump is inaugurated, to issue additional pardons, including consideration of clemency for low-level offenders and others unrelated to political conflicts.

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