Biden Grants Preliminary Pardons to Fauci and Jan. 6 House Rules Committee
In a surprise move, President Joe Biden has granted preliminary pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the House Rules Committee, which was involved in the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
The pardons, which are subject to final approval, come as a shock to many in the political and medical communities, as both Fauci and the House Rules Committee have been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism in recent months.
Dr. Fauci, who has been a leading figure in the US response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has faced criticism from some Republicans who have accused him of being overly cautious in his approach to the virus. He has also been the target of conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns, which have led to death threats and harassment.
The House Rules Committee, on the other hand, was involved in the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee, which is responsible for setting the rules for debates and votes in the House of Representatives, was criticized for its handling of the situation, and several of its members have faced ethics investigations and calls for resignation.
In a statement, the White House said that the preliminary pardons were granted "in recognition of the important work that both Dr. Fauci and the House Rules Committee have done in their respective fields."
"Dr. Fauci has been a tireless advocate for public health and has worked tirelessly to develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19," the statement said. "The House Rules Committee has played a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the legislative process and has worked to promote bipartisanship and cooperation in Congress."
The pardons are subject to final approval by the President, and it is unclear when that approval will be given. However, if the pardons are ultimately granted, they would be a significant development in the ongoing political and legal fallout from the January 6th insurrection.
The move has been met with widespread criticism from many in the political and medical communities, who have accused Biden of being too lenient on those involved in the insurrection. Others have praised the move, saying that it is a necessary step towards healing and moving forward.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the pardons of Dr. Fauci and the House Rules Committee are a significant development in the ongoing saga of the January 6th insurrection, and will likely have far-reaching implications for the political and legal landscape of the United States.
