Legal AF by MeidasTouch Biden makes SHOCK PARDONS in FINAL HOUR
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Jan 20, 2025 In a dramatic final act, President Biden issued preemptive pardons to key figures from the Jan 6 Committee, including Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff. The rationale? Protecting them from potential political retribution. The discussion dives into the philosophical divide over DOJ independence and reveals why figures like Fauci faced threats. Interestingly, some recipients, like Adam Kinzinger, chose to decline the pardons. Speculation flies about other possible last-minute pardons, keeping the conversation charged and unpredictable.
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Pardons As Defensive Institutional Shield
- President Biden used preemptive pardons to shield Jan 6 committee members and other officials from anticipated political retribution.
- Michael Popok frames this as a defensive use of pardon power against an expected hostile incoming administration.
Philosophical Split Over DOJ Independence
- Popok contrasts Democratic support for DOJ independence with MAGA's unitary-executive view that centralizes control under the president.
- He argues this philosophical split explains why DOJ independence matters when a potentially self-interested president seeks to weaponize the justice system.
Take Protective Pardons To Avoid Harm
- Accepting a presidential pardon can prevent personal and financial damage from politically motivated investigations.
- Popok urges those offered pardons like Jan 6 members, Mark Milley, and Dr. Fauci to take the protective shield rather than risk retribution.