On his last day in office, President Biden issued pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley, and members of the Jan. 6 committee to protect them from potential prosecutions under President-elect Trump. Biden stated these pardons should not imply any wrongdoing by the recipients. His decision aims to prevent politically motivated investigations that could damage reputations and lives. The pardons come in response to Trump's threats against those who have been critical of him, highlighting the deepening political divide in the country as Trump prepares to take office again.