As one of his final acts in office, President Joe Biden on Monday issued pardons to people he suggested might otherwise be targets of "politically motivated prosecutions" under his successor.
“These are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing,” Biden said in a statement. “Even when individuals have done nothing wrong — and in fact have done the right thing — and will ultimately be exonerated, the mere fact of being investigated or prosecuted can irreparably damage reputations and finances.”
