The Fox News Rundown Extra: The Biden Family Pardons
Jan 25, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Jim Trusty, a former federal prosecutor and Trump attorney, shares his expertise on presidential pardons. He unpacks the implications of Biden's preemptive pardons for family members and associates, highlighting how these actions raised eyebrows among Americans. Trusty explores the complexities of accepting pardons, the legal intricacies surrounding them, and their impact on January 6th-related cases. He also touches on the balance of power in the presidency and the ongoing scrutiny of the Biden family's legal matters.
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Unintended Consequences of Pardons
- Accepting a preemptive pardon waives your Fifth Amendment privilege.
- This allows aggressive prosecutors or Congress to compel testimony, potentially leading to perjury or obstruction charges.
Obama's Conditional Pardon
- President Obama offered a pardon contingent on drug testing, which the recipient refused.
- Jim Trusty advises accepting pardons, viewing them as a "get-out-of-jail-free card."
Pardons Imply Guilt
- Pardons, historically for the convicted, now preemptively granted, imply guilt.
- Jim Trusty finds the Biden family pardons "horrific" and an "embarrassment."