President Biden's White House is reportedly considering preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and former Rep. Liz Cheney. The move is considered hypocritical given the past targeting of President-elect Trump.
Key Points
President Biden's White House considering preemptive pardons for Fauci, Schiff, and Cheney
Move seen as potentially hypocritical given past targeting of President-elect Trump
Concerns raised about possible forthcoming inquiries or indictments under new administration
Pros
Protecting individuals from possible political retribution
Avoiding unnecessary legal battles
Cons
Perceived as defensive and unnecessary by some critics
Could suggest wrongdoing and exacerbate criticisms