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Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

Biden’s Preemptive Pardons of Fauci and Others Draw Global Outrage

The President’s sweeping pardons for family members and figures like Dr. Fauci spark accusations of shielding those linked to controversies of global scale.
President Joe Biden’s decision to issue preemptive pardons to family members, associates, and public officials—including Dr. Anthony Fauci—has ignited widespread criticism, with accusations of using executive power to shield individuals from accountability.

Critics allege that these pardons undermine the rule of law and the principles of justice on which the United States prides itself.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key figure in the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, received a pardon reportedly retroactive to 2014. This timeline coincides with when restrictions were placed on gain-of-function research, which has been a focal point of investigations into the origins of the pandemic.

The pardon has raised serious questions about whether it was intended to preempt potential legal or public accountability for decisions and actions that critics claim had far-reaching global consequences.

Biden also extended clemency to members of his family, including his son Hunter Biden, whose business dealings in Ukraine and China have been under scrutiny for years.

Critics allege that these pardons amount to an attempt to erase accountability for allegations of corruption involving influence-peddling and access to power.

Additionally, Biden pardoned individuals connected to the January 6th Capitol events, including some Capitol Police officers.

While some recipients reportedly rejected the pardons outright, citing that they had committed no wrongdoing, the decision has sparked further accusations that the move was a blanket effort to bury evidence and prevent further investigations.

Prominent voices, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, have called the pardons a betrayal of the American people’s trust.

"Pardoning those closest to him—especially in cases involving unresolved allegations of misconduct—sends a dangerous signal to the public and the world.

This must be investigated," Johnson said in a public statement.

Bill Daley, a former Chief of Staff under President Obama, echoed these sentiments, calling the pardons "an affront to justice" and adding that they "severely damage America’s credibility as a nation of laws." Internationally, critics have highlighted the potential ramifications of pardoning individuals connected to issues of global concern, such as pandemic mismanagement and corruption allegations.

The controversy has reignited debate about the scope of presidential pardon powers, with calls from lawmakers and legal experts for constitutional amendments to prevent abuses.

Proposals include restricting pardons for family members, close associates, and those not yet charged with crimes.

As congressional investigations into the pardons loom, the Biden administration faces mounting pressure to justify its actions and restore public confidence.

Many observers argue that the scope of these pardons, especially when applied to matters of such global significance, demands full transparency and accountability.
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