Pardons for Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Investigation and Wind Farm Environmental Impact

SOURCE www.factcheck.org
Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for House committee members who investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack and police officers who testified. Social media posts falsely claimed Biden pardoned the officer who shot Ashli Babbitt. Donald Trump also issued pardons related to the same attack. Wind farms have negative impacts but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Key Points

  • Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for House committee members and police officers involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack investigation.
  • Social media posts falsely claimed Biden pardoned the officer who shot Ashli Babbitt, which is not true.
  • Donald Trump also issued pardons related to the Jan. 6 attack.
  • Wind farms have negative environmental impacts but result in lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Pros

  • Preemptive pardons can protect committee members and police officers from potential revenge or criminal prosecutions.
  • Getting energy from wind farms leads to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.

Cons

  • False claims on social media led to misinformation about who was pardoned in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
  • Wind farms, like all energy sources, have negative environmental impacts.