Biden Faces Pressure for Preemptive Pardons

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, House Democrats are urging him to grant pardons and commutations, particularly for nonviolent drug offenders and individuals affected by sentencing disparities. They emphasize the importance of addressing mass incarceration, which they believe continues to harm communities. Concurrently, Biden is contemplating preemptive pardons for individuals potentially targeted by the incoming Trump administration, including members of the now-defunct Jan. 6 House Select Committee who fear legal repercussions. Biden's decision on these pardons hinges on the rhetoric from Trump in the final days of his administration. Meanwhile, speculation arises that Biden may also consider pardoning his brother Jim as part of his final actions in office. Biden's farewell letter reflects on the challenges faced during his presidency, emphasizing the need for unity and the ongoing fight for justice and equality in America.