CNN's John King: Biden's last-minute pardons of family 'unseemly'
CNN's John King criticized former President Biden's last-minute pardons to families on his way out of the White House, calling it “unseemly” in remarks Monday. In a voice-over commentary for CNN, the veteran journalist recalled covering former President Clinton's final days in office when he pardoned billionaire Marc Rich, whose wife was a Democratic donor. […]
‘Disastrously Bad’: Chris Cillizza Goes Scorched Earth On Biden Pardons
Former CNN political analyst Chris Sillizza on Monday harshly criticized former President Joe Biden's preemptive pardons of President Donald Trump's political opponents. Biden pre-emptively pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley and members of the Jan. 6 Commission on Monday, saying they did not deserve “the targets of unwarranted and politically motivated prosecution.” Siritza during […]
Alexander Vindman's wife says 'no pardons were offered or discussed'
The wife of retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman said there was “no offer or discussion of a pardon” just hours before President Trump officially returned to the White House. “No matter what happens to my family, please know this: No pardon was offered or discussed. Words cannot describe the level of betrayal and hurt […]
CNN Host Says Dems Tell Her Biden Family Pardons Will Make It ‘Harder To Criticize’ Trump Pardons
CNN anchor Casey Hunt said Monday that Democrats are reluctant to criticize President Donald Trump after former President Joe Biden pre-emptively granted pardons to several family members on his final day in office. He said he thinks it will become more difficult. In one of his last steps as president, Biden granted preemptive pardons to […]
Schweizer Rips Biden’s Family Pardons: ‘An Utter Disgrace’
Former President Joe Biden's pardon of five family members before leaving office “confirms the deep corruption” of the past four years, said Peter Schweitzer, director of the Government Accountability Center and senior Breitbart contributor. say. Receiving a pardon raises questions about potential wrongdoing, Schweitzer suggested in an immediate reaction to the outgoing president's announcement. Pardoned […]
Flashback: President Biden declared that he would not issue preemptive pardons
President Biden previously promised not to issue preemptive pardons before leaving office and told CNN he would take a “very different approach” to the justice system than then-President Trump. In December 2020, CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Biden if he was concerned about rumors that Trump would issue a slew of preemptive pardons to some […]
Joe Biden Pardons 5 Family Members Involved in Family Business
President Joe Biden will pardon family members closely involved in the Biden family's businesses, including brothers James and Frank Biden. Receiving a pardon raises questions about potential wrongdoing. “My family has been subjected to relentless attacks and threats motivated solely by a desire to harm me. This is partisan politics of the worst kind,” Biden […]
Biden pardons relatives and Trump foes in effort to guard against potential ‘revenge’ | Joe Biden
Joe Biden will use the final days of his presidential term to issue pre-emptive pardons to politicians, public servants and even their families to protect against what he described as a “threat” from the incoming Trump administration. He exercised his authority in an unusual manner. The pardon is announced on Monday morning Biden has joined […]
President Biden pardons his siblings just minutes before leaving office
President Biden pardoned the brothers on Monday, minutes before leaving office. The White House announced that the pardon applies to James Biden, Sarah Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Frances Biden. “I believe in the rule of law and am optimistic that the power of legal institutions will ultimately trump politics. However, baseless […]
Biden issues last-minute pardons for Fauci, Gen. Milley, J6 committee and cops
Outgoing President Joe Biden has announced a flurry of last-minute pardons for individuals who have clashed with President-elect Donald Trump. On Monday, hours before leaving the Oval Office, Mr. Biden spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired General Mark Milley, members of the House committee credited with investigating the January 6 investigation, and members of Congress […]