President Biden’s statement about considering preemptive pardons for those whom President-elect Trump deemed political enemies is nothing more than a last-ditch effort to reach out to Trump. It seems that Biden is hinting at a possible leniency if Trump acknowledges his mistakes. The mention of ‘certain people’ seems to be a veiled reference to Trump’s inner circle, and the names of Cheney and Fauci suggest political adversaries. The meeting between Biden and Trump is akin to a ‘peace negotiation,’ where Biden tries to make Trump understand that putting aside enmity will pave the way for better cooperation in the future.
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