President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol in his final hours in office. This move was made to protect against potential retaliation from the incoming Trump administration, which had threatened an enemies list. Fauci, a key figure in the COVID-19 pandemic response, faced backlash for not supporting Trump’s baseless claims. Milley, who criticized Trump’s conduct during the Capitol insurrection, was also pardoned. Trump’s selection of Cabinet nominees who supported his election lies raised concerns about potential retribution against those who investigated him.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/us-news/biden-pardons-fauci-milley-and-jan-6-committee-staffers-in-final-hours-of-presidency/
