Staff Reports
As the curtains draw on Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s seemingly embarked on a rapid-fire spree of pardons, delivering them with the precision of a kid throwing darts at a board. The recipients? None other than family members and a collection of high-profile Democrats, raising eyebrows faster than a cat at a cucumber. Biden claims this is about shielding them from legal threats and intimidation. However, many Americans are left wondering if this liberal gift-giving might just backfire spectacularly.
Among the notable names on the pardon list are Gen. Mark Milley and Dr. Anthony Fauci. This choice is sure to ruffle more than a few conservative feathers, particularly with Fauci’s questionable past. Podcast host Megyn Kelly made waves when she suggested that the pardons were not just a protective measure, but rather a potential attempt to sweep dirt under the rug. She provocatively pointed out that Fauci has been tangled up in gain-of-function research since as far back as 2014. It raises a crucial question—what exactly was Fauci conjuring up that far back? Is anyone else curious as to why a pandemic-related figure might need a pardon?
Biden just proved all of us that his entire family is a criminal family or why else would he pardon them? But guess what they just gave up the fifth amendment they can still be called to testify and if they refuse, they can be incarcerated. The pardon doesn’t cover that. pic.twitter.com/E6Wy9NJe07
— [email protected] (@ArmyMosher4) January 21, 2025
Fauci’s ties to the funding of research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have come under scrutiny, with accusations that he played a significant role in birthing the COVID-19 outbreak that put the world on lockdown. This is the same Dr. Fauci who, throughout the pandemic, insisted on practicing transparency while dodging questions that would have brought his actions to light. If the pardons offer a blanket of protection, does it also mean they’re admitting guilt or wrongdoing? It appears that the pardons’ implications extend deeper than anyone might have imagined.
Kelly illuminated another angle in the fiasco surrounding the pardons, suggesting a “silver lining,” claiming that the recipients can no longer plead the Fifth Amendment to evade inquiry. Given the proposed need for these pardons, it would seem that Congress should strap on their investigative boots and haul these individuals in for a little truth-telling session. If they refuse to cooperate or are found to be lying, then it’s time to really put those pardons to the test in a court of public opinion.
Even the likes of Rep. Chip Roy is on board with this idea, advocating for Congress to demand accountability. Interestingly enough, he pointed out the implications of these pardons for Hunter Biden, who also benefitted from some last-minute presidential mercy. However, some legal experts are throwing a wrench into the gears, suggesting that a presidential pardon only washes away federal offenses and doesn’t shield anyone from state-level charges. So, while these pardons might seem like a protective shield, they may well be nothing more than a flimsy piece of paper that doesn’t hold water when things heat up.
In all, as Biden’s presidency fades into the rearview mirror, the legacy of his pardons may provoke more questions than answers, exposing a tangled web that could ensnare many of the powerful players in his inner circle. The upcoming months may present a unique opportunity for conservatives to put the pedal to the metal and demand the accountability long overdue. After all, the American people deserve the truth, no matter how many pardons are scattered in the political winds.
