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His last-minute acts of clemency invite Trump and future presidents to shield their underlings from the consequences of committing crimes in office.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration.

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We know the struggle to redeeming the soul of this nation is difficult and ongoing," Biden said Sunday. “We must hold on to hope."

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With just hours remaining in office, the president issued the pardons to protect people Donald Trump had threatened.

President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the Jan. 6 committee to guard against potential revenge by the incoming Trump administration.

With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee.