Staff Reports
Joe Biden has decided to toy with the idea of issuing preemptive pardons for his friends in the political elite, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator Adam Schiff, and Liz Cheney. This comes hot on the heels of a controversial pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who managed to dodge accountability for a laundry list of alleged offenses committed over a decade. Despite previously declaring he would never do such a thing, this latest move seems like just another indication of a man who bends the rules when it suits him.
In a small flashback to December, Biden’s administration shocked the nation by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 convicts in one day and granting pardons to 39 others convicted of non-violent crimes. To cap it all off, he also commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death row. Such actions resonate loudly like a giant middle finger directed at the millions of Americans who still support Donald Trump and his agenda.
The sheer audacity of these pardons highlights the enveloping corruption of Biden’s presidency. The recent talk of pardoning figures like Fauci appears to mock not just the law but also the very principles that Americans hold dear. For Biden, it appears that party loyalty outweighs justice, which leaves reasonable folks wondering just how far he will go down this slippery slope.
Even within his own ranks, the response to Biden’s plans isn’t universally positive. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, a longtime Democrat from California, expressed discomfort with the notion of using presidential pardons to shield individuals based on favoritism. While historically locked in lockstep with Biden’s agenda, his caution signals discontent over normalization of political misconduct—though one may wonder if he is grandstanding his way into the spotlight.
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When questioned about his reluctance to backside Biden’s intentions regarding Fauci, Becerra danced around the issue like a politician would—carefully avoiding taking a hard stance. Rather than unequivocally denouncing the prospective pardons, he offered vague criticisms that seemed more like an olive branch to the president than an assertive call for accountability. His reluctance to address the mess head-on reeks of the same obfuscation that has come to typify the Biden administration.
As speculation about more pardons swirls, the broader implications of such actions suggest a presidency that is willing to disregard the rule of law in favor of protecting its own. Biden’s potential moves could diminish the integrity of the pardon process, turning it into a playground for political elites. While prevailing wisdom historically holds that pardons are meant for mercy, Biden’s dealings seem to indicate they have become mere instruments for the preservation of power—a far cry from the vision of the Founding Fathers.
