Kapanlagi.com - President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, took a bold step towards the end of his term by granting preemptive pardons to his family members. This move is seen as an effort to protect them from potential politically motivated legal attacks. The decision sparked various reactions, particularly from the Republican Party, which views this pardon as a glaring form of political protection.
In his statement, Biden emphasized that the pardons were not an admission of any wrongdoing. He highlighted that his family has been the target of relentless political attacks.
"The issuance of this pardon should not be misconstrued as an acknowledgment that anyone is involved in wrongdoing, and the acceptance of this pardon should also not be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense. Our country owes a debt of gratitude to these public servants for their tireless commitment to our nation," Biden said in a statement, quoted from AP News, Tuesday (1/21/2025).
This decision also involves several of Biden's allies who were targeted by the Trump administration, sparking fierce debate over the use of presidential power to grant preemptive pardons.
In the final moments before President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, Joe Biden made a bold move by pardoning his family.
This decision includes James Biden, his brother, as well as his wife Sara, his sister Valerie along with her husband John T. Owens, and also Francis W. Biden, his other brother.
In his statement, Biden emphasized that this pardon aims to protect his family from potentially dangerous and unfounded political threats.
He highlighted how damaging unfounded investigations can be to individuals' reputations, while also anticipating possible political retaliation from the incoming Trump administration, which had previously warned of actions against its opponents.
The pardon move taken by President Biden has sparked a wave of condemnation from Republicans, who view the action as an attempt to shield alleged legal violations. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, even called it an "admission of corruption."
However, the allegations were denied by James Biden's attorney, Paul Fishman, who asserted that Jim and Sara Biden never sought a pardon because they committed no crimes.
Fishman added that the decision for the pardon was purely based on the reasons explained by the president and encompasses all non-criminal actions since 2014.
In a surprising move, President Biden not only granted pardons to his family but also to his loyal allies, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and retired General Mark Milley.
This pardon covers charges they may have faced as a result of the Trump administration. Dr. Fauci, who once served as Biden's chief medical advisor, sincerely expressed his gratitude, affirming that despite facing threats and intimidation, he never did anything wrong.
Meanwhile, Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also expressed his appreciation for Biden's bold action, which is seen as protecting him and his family from possible political retaliation.
Donald Trump recently launched a scathing critique of the pardons granted by Joe Biden, calling it a form of protection for "political criminals." He even committed to providing similar treatment to his supporters involved in the Capitol riots on January 6.
On the other hand, Republican members of the House Oversight Committee are not to be left out, announcing plans to investigate the actions of the Biden family further.
This situation is heating up, creating a tense atmosphere between the two sides and showing that the politicization within the government is far from over.
President Biden's decision to grant pardons has sparked heated discussions about the limits of presidential power, with many concerned that this move could set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
Senator Adam Schiff of the Democratic Party sees this action as an effort to protect democracy, but he also emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation regarding the use of preemptive pardons to prevent future misuse.
Joe Biden revealed that this pardon step was taken as an effort to protect his family from politically motivated attacks that could potentially destroy their reputation and financial security.
Yes, President Gerald Ford once granted a preemptive pardon to Richard Nixon over the Watergate scandal in 1974.
This pardon is considered controversial because it was given to an individual who had not been formally charged or investigated, raising suspicions that the pardon was used to protect political interests.
This move is likely to increase political tension between the Democratic and Republican parties, especially in the ongoing investigations into the Biden family and its associates.
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