A pardon is when a president forgives someone for a crime they have already committed.

What is the Fifth Amendment?

The Fifth Amendment is a part of the US Constitution that says a person does not have to answer questions that could hurt them.

What is the COVID-19 pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis caused by a new type of coronavirus.

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Fauci’s Pardon From Biden Would Not Shield Him From New Offenses

First publishedJul 29, 15:31 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 13:00 UTC · 6m ago

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Answer

President Biden issued a pardon to Dr. Anthony Fauci on his last day as president. This pardon does not protect Dr. Fauci from new crimes. Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing.

Reported by 2 outlets — NYT Politics, The Hill. See all sources ↓

President Biden gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a pardon. This pardon does not stop Dr. Fauci from being punished for new crimes. Dr. Fauci said he did not want to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why it matters

This story is important because it shows how a president can use their power to forgive someone. It also shows that a pardon does not protect someone from being punished for new crimes.

In brief

What is a pardon?: A pardon is when a president forgives someone for a crime they have already committed.
What is the Fifth Amendment?: The Fifth Amendment is a part of the US Constitution that says a person does not have to answer questions that could hurt them.
What is the COVID-19 pandemic?: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis caused by a new type of coronavirus.

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The outlets report the story in a neutral way, focusing on the facts of the pardon and its limitations. However, The Hill adds a quote from President Trump, showing that the story can be framed in different ways depending on the perspective.

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NYT PoliticsJul 29, 15:31Reports the pardon as a fact
The HillJul 29, 22:27Quotes President Trump on the pardon

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