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Biden’s preemptive pardon talks, via Politico and @KobeissiLetter — confirmed

Reported on Dec 4, 2024; Biden pardoned Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee members on Jan 20, 2025.

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Evidence tray card: Biden’s preemptive pardon talks, via Politico and @KobeissiLetter — confirmed

On Dec 4, 2024, @KobeissiLetter posted that the Biden administration was considering a preemptive pardon for Dr. Anthony Fauci and others, citing Politico.

On Jan 20, 2025, Biden pardoned Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley and members and staff of the Jan. 6 committee, NPR and CNBC reported. Biden said the preemptive pardons were needed because of threats of politically motivated prosecutions.

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The Kobeissi Letter @KobeissiLetter

BREAKING: The Biden Administration is considering pardoning Dr. Anthony Fauci, according to Politico. This would reportedly be a “preemptive pardon” for Fauci and multiple others. https://t.co/Btlz2bjqqO

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