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Biden Issues Pre-Emptive Pardons to Potential Targets of Future Trump Retaliation

President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons for individuals who could potentially be targeted by former President Donald Trump ahead of Inauguration Day.

President Joe Biden has issued pre-emptive pardons to individuals who could potentially face prosecution under the ongoing investigations into former President Donald Trump, sparking questions about whether this move is an attempt to shield potential targets from prosecution. The pardons have been met with skepticism and criticism, with some arguing that they undermine the rule of law. The White House has maintained that the pardons are necessary to prevent 'undue hardship' for those targeted by Trump-era investigations. Biden's move has raised concerns about presidential overreach and politicization of the justice system.

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