Moments before his presidency ended Monday, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for his family members. < Because he knows they have committed crimes.
Those pardoned include his brother and sister-in-law, James B. Biden and Sara Jones Biden; his sister and her husband, Valerie Biden Owens and John T. Owens, and his other brother, Francis W. Biden.
In a statement, he said:
My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt me—the worst kind of partisan politics. Unfortunately, I have no reason to believe these attacks will end.
I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics. But baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families. Even when individuals have done nothing wrong and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage their reputations and finances.
That is why I am exercising my power under the Constitution to pardon James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W. Biden. The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that they engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense.
He issued a slew of pardons and commutations in the moments before leaving office, including for aides and allies that have been targeted by Donald Trump. None have been charged with any crimes.
Last month, he pardoned his son, Hunter for tax and gun crimes.
This sets a new low for Joe Biden - Jan 20
This sets a new low for Joe Biden - Jan 20
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group
Re: This sets a new low for Joe Biden - Jan 20
President Biden also issued pardons to Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), and other members of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President-elect Trump told NBC it was disgraceful.
“It is disgraceful. Many are guilty of MAJOR CRIMES! DJT” Trump texted NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker.
President-elect Trump told NBC it was disgraceful.
“It is disgraceful. Many are guilty of MAJOR CRIMES! DJT” Trump texted NBC’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker.
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group
Re: This sets a new low for Joe Biden - Jan 20
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Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group
Re: This sets a new low for Joe Biden - Jan 20
There is SCOTUS precedent on this issue of pardons that creates a Catch 22 for those politicans who accept a pardon.
https://x.com/LindaG_RN/status/1881364739550494775
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