Biden Weighs Unprecedented Pardons to Shield Trump Opponents

The president is considering pre-emptive pardons for individuals on Trump's 'enemies list' to protect them from potential politically motivated prosecutions.

President Joe Biden is reportedly deliberating pre-emptive pardons for individuals targeted by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies, including members of the January 6th Committee and prominent critics.
The move follows Biden’s recent pardon of his son Hunter, which drew criticism but highlighted concerns over selective prosecution linked to political affiliations.
Trump and his incoming administration have publicly vowed to investigate and potentially prosecute perceived political enemies, raising fears of retaliatory legal actions.
Critics argue that pre-emptive pardons could imply guilt, strip recipients of Fifth Amendment protections, and set a controversial precedent in American democracy.
Supporters of the pardons view them as a necessary safeguard against unprecedented threats to the rule of law and an effort to counteract potential misuse of prosecutorial powers.