Biden rules out pardoning himself before he leaves White House

Published January 10, 2025 6:48pm ET



President Joe Biden dismissed the idea of pardoning himself as he considers using his clemency powers to protect critics of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to seek revenge when he returns to the White House on Jan. 20.

“Myself? Why should I pardon myself? No, I have no contemplation of pardoning myself. I didn’t do anything wrong,” Biden told reporters Friday during impromptu remarks and a Q&A session at the White House.

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