Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons for Trump Critics, Rules Out Pardoning Himself

With 10 days left in office, Biden considers shielding Trump's adversaries from potential legal action but dismisses the idea of self-pardon.

President Joe Biden is evaluating preemptive pardons for individuals targeted by President-elect Donald Trump, including Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci.
Biden strongly rejected the notion of pardoning himself, stating he has done nothing wrong and sees no reason for such an action.
The president recently pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, citing political motivations behind his prosecution on tax and gun charges.
Biden criticized Meta's decision to remove fact-checking on its platforms, calling it a step away from truth and justice.
Reflecting on his decision to step aside in the 2024 election, Biden expressed confidence he could have defeated Trump but prioritized party unity over his candidacy.