Reports have emerged that President Biden's White House is contemplating preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, and former Rep. Liz Cheney. White House counsel Ed Siskel is said to be leading discussions on the matter with senior Biden aides, excluding the president himself.
The discussions also involve whether the individuals in question would accept such pardons, as it could be perceived as an admission of wrongdoing and potentially fuel criticisms from the incoming Trump administration.