President Joe Biden made a significant decision to announce pardons for multiple members of his family in his final moments as president. This move was reportedly influenced by incoming President Donald Trump's public declaration to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Biden and his family, as per a source familiar with the situation.
The unexpected announcement occurred while Biden was inside the US Capitol, getting ready to witness Trump's inauguration. Notably, this decision was made after both presidents, along with their spouses, participated in a traditional tea reception in the White House Blue Room.
Prior to this, Biden had hinted at the possibility of issuing preemptive pardons during an exit interview with USA Today. He cautioned Trump against seeking retribution, emphasizing that it would not be in his best interest to settle scores.
In a statement released after the meeting between the two first families, Biden expressed concern over the relentless attacks and threats faced by his family. He attributed these actions to partisan politics and indicated a lack of belief that these attacks would cease.
