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I don't know if there would be a challenge on this at the Supreme Court or not, but it is disgusting that you have Joe Biden at the last minute go in and pardon his family members and then pardon [Sen.] Adam Schiff [D-Calif.], [former Rep.] Liz Cheney [R-Wyo.], Dr. [Anthony] Fauci, [former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff] Mark Milley, all of these people that were on the Jan. 6 committee,
Even when individuals have done nothing wrong — and in fact have done the right thing — and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances,
Jim and Sara Biden did not seek this pardon because they have never committed any crimes,
said Fishman, a partner at Arnold & Porter I could have been there just with Tony Bobulinski. I could have been there with Hunter as well. But my brother was never there,
Whatever happens to my family, know this: No pardons were offered or discussed. I cannot begin to describe the level of betrayal and hurt I feel,
Vindman posted on Bluesky Innocent people are being pardoned in the morning, and guilty people are being pardoned in the afternoon,
the Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin, and a member of the January 6 committee, told the New York Times Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country,
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."
In Monday's press release, Biden said 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,
I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,
Well, it concerns me in terms of what kind of precedent it sets and how the rest of the world looks at us as a nation of laws and justice,
Biden said in a CNN interview shortly after winning the 2020 election 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,
Biden said in a statement I really truly appreciate the action President Biden has taken today on my behalf. Let me be perfectly clear, Jon, I have committed no crime, you know that, and there are no possible grounds for any allegation or threat of criminal investigation or prosecution of me,
Fauci told ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl We'll see how it plays out. I think very telling that they felt they needed to grant this pardon,
After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our Nation, protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights,
These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,
