House Speaker Mike Johnson wasted no time diving into what he deemed a scandalous parting shot from Joe Biden’s presidency: the controversial last-minute pardons that left jaws dropping across Washington. At a House Republican press conference, Johnson didn’t pull any punches, describing Biden’s clemency spree as nothing short of “disgusting” and a desperate attempt to shield his allies and family members from scrutiny. According to Johnson, the move reeked of political cronyism and raised serious questions about what Biden was trying to hide.
Johnson zeroed in on some of the more eyebrow-raising names on Biden’s pardon list, including his brothers, sister, and in-laws, as well as high-profile figures like Anthony Fauci and General Mark Milley. The audacity of the move, Johnson argued, was staggering. He drew sharp comparisons to the outrage Democrats expressed when speculation swirled that Donald Trump might pardon his inner circle during his first term. Back then, Johnson reminded everyone, figures like Adam Schiff and Chuck Schumer were practically foaming at the mouth. Now, those same voices are eerily silent—or worse, openly applauding Biden’s brazen actions.
The House Speaker didn’t stop at labeling the pardons as audacious; he went further, suggesting they might validate longstanding accusations about the so-called “Biden crime family.” If Biden and his associates had nothing to hide, Johnson quipped, why the rush to hand out preemptive pardons? Johnson pledged that the House would investigate the matter thoroughly, signaling that Republicans view this as more than just bad optics—it’s a potential abuse of power. For Johnson, the pardons didn’t just smell fishy; they practically screamed of corruption.
Donald Trump, never one to miss an opportunity to fire back, chimed in with his own brand of critique. Speaking to Sean Hannity, Trump couldn’t help but point out the glaring omission in Biden’s clemency spree: Biden himself. The former president, with a mix of sarcasm and relish, noted that Biden’s failure to pardon himself might leave him exposed to future legal challenges. It was classic Trump, blending humor with a pointed jab, and it underscored the ongoing battle between the two political heavyweights.
The fallout from Biden’s eleventh-hour pardons is shaping up to be a political storm that Washington won’t soon forget. For conservatives, the spectacle of a president shielding his family and allies while leaving the public to wonder about his own culpability is too glaring to ignore. Johnson’s pledge to investigate ensures that this controversy will remain front and center, keeping the spotlight firmly on Biden’s questionable exit from the White House. As Republicans dig in and Democrats scramble to defend, the stage is set for yet another bruising political showdown in an already deeply divided capital.
🚨BREAKING: Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that Congress will investigate Joe Biden’s pardons of his family members.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 22, 2025
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