White House press secretary declines to comment on potential pardons for Fauci and Cheney, amid controversy.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on whether President Biden would issue preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, saying it would overstep her role. This comes after Biden pardoned his son Hunter for federal tax and gun charges, arguing they were politically motivated. Speculation about pardons for Fauci and Cheney centers on their controversial roles during the Trump impeachment and the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics argue that preemptive pardons could undermine accountability and public trust in the justice system.

December 12, 2024
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