Biden's pardon decision was criticized for undermining public confidence in the judicial system and for breaking a promise not to issue pardons. This move was seen as favoring the rich and powerful, causing disappointment and frustration among Democrats.
Trump has been actively conducting his own foreign policy, overshadowing Biden, who has maintained a light public schedule and not held a news conference or given an interview since the election. Trump's foreign policy actions have been described as unflinching and radical.
Republican senators criticized Biden's decision, arguing it further undermines the public's confidence in the judicial system and sets a precedent for favoritism towards the rich and powerful.
Kash Patel's comments about intending to use the Justice Department to pursue Hunter Biden likely influenced Biden's decision, as he may have wanted to protect his son from potential persecution by the Trump administration.
Scaramucci believed that if the allegations against Hegseth were true, it could be disastrous for the country and reflect poorly on the administration. He suggested Republican senators should push for deeper FBI background checks to protect both the president and the country.
Trump demanded the release of all hostages in Gaza before his inauguration, threatening 'hell to pay' if they were not released. This marked a shift from his previous stance of advocating for Israel to finish the job against Hamas.
Manchin proposed that pardoning Trump could create a balanced approach and prevent the possibility of a precedent for presidents self-pardoning themselves. However, this suggestion was met with strong opposition from Democrats who view Trump as a threat to democracy.
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