Advance Pardon by President Joe Biden to important personalities Including Dr. Anthony Fauci: An Extraordinary Move

President Joe Biden on Monday, January 20, 2025, forgives Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6 Committee in an extraordinary use of the powers of the presidency in his final hours.

There is a possibility that the step is taken to save from retaliatory actions towards the trump administration.

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases from 1984 to 2022. He led epidemic American reaction during the COVID-19. Under his guidance, they played a crucial role in controlling the epidemic outbreaks and the preparation of vaccines.

However, in political circles, he had to face criticism on the basis of his policies and statements. He faced criticism, especially from the president's supporters. 

The reason for the forgiveness by President Joe Biden was to save the personalities from legal actions. Explaining the reason for this action Joe Biden says that these people have been busy in public services that's why they should not face political cases.

New President “Donald Trump” has severely criticized these apologies and called these apologies very shameful. Donald Trump said that “he intends to forgive the people who were involved in the events of 6 January.”

He added “he will issue executive orders to change Biden's policies”

Dr Fauci was retired from the government services in 2022. While expressing his gratitude he said that he always has been working for the betterment of public health. His mission “public service: is far away from politics.

This primitive forgiveness is unusual in the history of America. Because usually absolutions are granted to those people who already will be involved in some crime. However, Biden's action reflects concerns that political opponents could be targeted through legal action.

In his professional life, Dr Fauci has played a crucial role in US efforts against pandemics such as HIV/AIDS, SARS, swine flu, MERS, Ebola, and COVID-19. Because of his services, in 2008 he was awarded the “Presidential Medal of Freedom” by President George W. Bush.

The main intent of President Biden behind the pardons is to protect these individuals from potential political action. So they can continue to serve and work for the betterment of the country without fear.

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