President Biden issued historic preemptive pardons for former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, members of the House Jan. 6 committee, and others just hours before President-elect Trump’s inauguration.

Biden emphasized the need to protect public servants from unjust threats and politically motivated prosecutions. He praised Fauci for his lifetime of service, including his leadership during the C0VlD-19 pandemic, and Milley for his 40 years of service, guiding the military through global threats. Biden noted that these individuals deserve recognition, not persecution, for their dedication to the nation.