Biden’s preemptive pardons contradict the stance he publicly shared on the matter on December 3, 2020, shortly before he took office. CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Biden’s opinion on Trump's reported consideration of a wave of preemptive pardons before exiting the White House.

The political rivals departed the White House together to travel to Capitol Hill for Trump's swearing-in ceremony. Flashback: This is the first time Biden and Trump have gone through many of the traditional motions during the transition of power,

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