Preemptive Pardons for Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci

President Joe Biden is considering giving preemptive pardons to allies like Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci to protect them from potential investigation and prosecution by incoming President Donald Trump. Biden urged Trump not to go after his critics when they met after the election.

Discussion of Pre-emptive Pardons by President Biden

President Joe Biden and his senior aides are discussing issuing pre-emptive pardons for individuals scorned by President-elect Donald Trump, including Adam Schiff, Anthony Fauci, and Liz Cheney. Previous presidents have issued similar pardons in the past.

Anthony Fauci hospitalized for West Nile virus

Former coronavirus czar Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus but is now recovering at home. West Nile virus symptoms affect 20% of infected people, with severe cases potentially leading to death. Fauci, 83, is at higher risk due to his age. There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus.

Donald Trump's interactions with Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic

Anthony Fauci recounts in his memoir interactions with Donald Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic, including instances of foul-mouthed abuse and erratic behavior. Fauci describes Trump's love-hate relationship with him and their differing approaches to handling the pandemic.

Investigation into COVID-19 Origins

Sen. Rand Paul claims to have found a 'smoking gun' in his investigation into the origins of COVID-19, linking the National Institutes of Health to research that could have led to the virus. The research involved a grant proposal from 2018 that sought to experiment with a COVID-19-type microbe.