Biden believes he could have won against Trump in the last election but expresses uncertainty regarding his stamina for a second term while also contemplating pre-emptive pardons for key figures.
Biden Reflects on 2020, Considers Pardons for Trump Critics
Biden Reflects on 2020, Considers Pardons for Trump Critics
In an exclusive interview, President Joe Biden shares thoughts on his potential re-election and discusses the possibility of pardoning critics of Donald Trump.
In a recent interview with USA Today, President Joe Biden expressed his belief that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. However, the 82-year-old President also conveyed doubts about his ability to serve another full term, admitting, "But who knows what I'm going to be when I'm 86 years old?" Despite his age, Biden feels confident that he had a strong chance against Trump, especially based on polling data.
Alongside these reflections, Biden revealed he is still considering offering pre-emptive pardons to individuals who have been critical of Trump, including former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as a senior health official under Trump. During a meetings with Trump post-election, Biden discussed the idea of pardons, stating he attempted to convey that Trump should not seek revenge against adversaries and that maintaining focus on governance is essential. He noted that Trump listened during this discussion without pushing back.
This interview marks a rare instance of media access for the President, who has not held a press conference since his exit from the race on July 21. There has been growing concern among Democrats regarding Biden's age and mental acuity, with some party members, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggesting that the Democrats might have performed better if Biden had stepped aside sooner.
Additionally, Biden stood by the unconditional pardon he issued to his son, Hunter Biden, amidst legal troubles, despite his prior appearances of reluctance concerning such actions. The President's thoughts on his electoral prospects and pardons for Trump critics illustrate the complex and often contentious dynamic between him, the former President, and the political landscape as they head into the next electoral cycle.
Alongside these reflections, Biden revealed he is still considering offering pre-emptive pardons to individuals who have been critical of Trump, including former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as a senior health official under Trump. During a meetings with Trump post-election, Biden discussed the idea of pardons, stating he attempted to convey that Trump should not seek revenge against adversaries and that maintaining focus on governance is essential. He noted that Trump listened during this discussion without pushing back.
This interview marks a rare instance of media access for the President, who has not held a press conference since his exit from the race on July 21. There has been growing concern among Democrats regarding Biden's age and mental acuity, with some party members, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suggesting that the Democrats might have performed better if Biden had stepped aside sooner.
Additionally, Biden stood by the unconditional pardon he issued to his son, Hunter Biden, amidst legal troubles, despite his prior appearances of reluctance concerning such actions. The President's thoughts on his electoral prospects and pardons for Trump critics illustrate the complex and often contentious dynamic between him, the former President, and the political landscape as they head into the next electoral cycle.
