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.
Leaked on 04 December 2024
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.
Confirmed.