Trump says he 'respects' Biden's pardon of Fauci
President Trump said Wednesday he respects former President Biden’s pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci, after the retired health official invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Former President Donald Trump said he respects President Joe Biden's pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci. Trump made the comment while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The pardon came after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump noted that the pardon power is one of the most powerful tools a president has.
Why it matters
It shows how former presidents comment on each other's use of the pardon power. It also highlights the ongoing political debate about Fauci's role in the pandemic response.
- What did Trump say about Biden's pardon of Fauci?
- Trump said he respects Biden's pardon of Dr. Anthony Fauci.
- Why did Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment many times?
- Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
- What did Trump call the pardon power?
- Trump said the pardon power is one of the most powerful things a president has.
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Trump says he 'respects' Biden's pardon of Fauci
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