Biden Considers Preemptive Pardons for Allies

President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for individuals who may face prosecution from the incoming Trump administration, including notable figures like former Rep. Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci, following his recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. Legal experts, such as George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, have criticized this approach, suggesting it undermines the integrity of the justice system and implies guilt among those pardoned. Meanwhile, some lawmakers, including Rep. Jake Auchincloss, argue that preemptive pardons suggest guilt and advocate for the recognition of individuals like Cheney for their principled stand against Trump. Critics, including author Miranda Devine, assert that the list of potential pardon recipients indicates wrongdoing, raising concerns over perceived