Biden Pardons Cheney, Fauci, Milley Ahead of Trump’s Return—but Controversy Follows
In a controversial move just before Donald Trump’s return to office, President Joe Biden issued last-minute pardons to figures including Liz Cheney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Gen. Mark Milley—key critics of Trump and members of the Jan. 6 Committee.
White House insiders say the pardons aim to protect them from potential political retaliation. But legal experts note the pardons don’t shield recipients from testifying under oath—or consequences for perjury.
Critics like Trump attorney Jesse Binnall and author Kurt Schlichter claim the pardons don’t prevent further legal scrutiny, especially outside Washington, D.C., where they say political bias protects Democrats.
Trump slammed the move, calling Cheney “a disaster” and questioning why Biden would protect his political opponents. Others emphasized that the pardons don’t cover future charges such as treason, referencing Milley’s reported China contacts during Trump’s term.
The move has sparked debate about executive power, legal immunity, and the coming political battles under a new Trump administration.
