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.