Gen. Mark Milley likely had a very surreal day on Monday.
On Monday morning, shortly before President Biden left office, Milley was among several people who received preemptive pardons by Biden, with the idea of safeguarding against “revenge” by President Trump. Dr. Anthony Fauci and the lawmakers associated with the January 6 Special Committee were also pardoned.
“The issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged in any wrongdoing, nor should acceptance be misconstrued as an admission of guilt for any offense,” Biden said in a statement about the unprecedented preemptive action. “Our nation owes these public servants a debt of gratitude for their tireless commitment to our country.”
Milley’s new portrait in the Pentagon lasted 10 days…
The Trump administration is not playing games… pic.twitter.com/m8EpdlATbd
— John LeFevre (@JohnLeFevre) January 20, 2025
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Milley, who has since retired, was the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Trump’s first presidency and a frequent critic of Trump.
“My family and I are deeply grateful for the President’s action today,” Milley said in a statement to USA Today that was published Monday. “After forty-three years of faithful service in uniform to our Nation, protecting and defending the Constitution, I do not wish to spend whatever remaining time the Lord grants me fighting those who unjustly might seek retribution for perceived slights.”
BREAKING: Biden pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and the Jan. 6 committee in an extraordinary use of presidential power against potential Trump “revenge.” https://t.co/NHWIeskS8F
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 20, 2025
