Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as president
In his final minutes in office in January 2025, President Joe Biden pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been "subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats" motivated by a desire to hurt him.
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2 developments- Jan 18, 2025Only center coverage:Biden is expected to issue more pardons before leaving office on Monday
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