Joe Biden’s preemptive pardons are a valid use of pardon power. But they break new ground as a shield for those the president seeks to protect, scholars say.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Americans should not be equating the pardons issued by President Trump and former President Biden. Sanders joined CNN’s “The Source” on Tuesday evening, where he

Retired Gen. Mark Milley has expressed his gratitude to President Joe Biden for issuing him a pardon, saying the move alleviates his concerns over potential "retribution" by the incoming Trump administration.

Former President Biden’s preemptive pardon for retired Gen. Mark Milley, the former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will give the retired military official a shield against any action that President Trump might take against him amid their highly public feud.

Gen. Mark Milley, the now-retired former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commented on the pardon he received in Biden's final hours in office.

President Joe Biden has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and others who some fear might face investigations under the incoming Trump administration. Biden’s pardons come just hours before he is set to depart the White House and President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office once again.

President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons to former medical advisor Anthony Fauci, retired general Mark Milley, and more.