Summary

In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the Jan. 6 Committee, aiming to shield them from potential retaliation by the incoming Trump administration.

Trump has hinted at targeting those who opposed him or investigated his actions.

Biden stressed that the pardons do not imply wrongdoing but protect reputations and finances from politically motivated investigations.

This unprecedented move reflects concerns about threats to democracy under Trump’s return to power.

  • Serinus@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    I think if the US isn’t involved at all, there’s still genocide in that region, one way or another. Maybe it takes longer.

    I’d still rather we didn’t directly support it. I think it’s partly because we have too much AIPAC in our politics. I just don’t think we’re the cause.