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If Biden Wants to Heal the Nation, He Should Pardon Trump Too
The whispers of President Joe Biden preemptively pardoning his allies—Dr. Anthony Fauci, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff, and Liz Cheney—have lit up political circles like fireworks on the Fourth of July. But if Biden truly wants to calm the turbulent waters of American politics, there’s one unexpected move he could make that would demonstrate real good faith: pardon Donald Trump.
Yes, you read that right. Biden could extend an olive branch across the partisan divide by preemptively pardoning Trump for any potential crimes Democrats claim he committed during his presidency or afterward.
Why a Trump Pardon Makes Sense
First, let’s be clear: Biden has been making waves with his apparent willingness to use the pardon power as a political tool. Hunter Biden’s recent pardon has already stirred controversy, and rumors of broader pardons for key Democratic figures are further deepening distrust in the administration. If Biden truly wants to tamp down the political firestorm, offering clemency to Trump would be a bold and unifying act.
A Trump pardon would signal to Americans—especially the 74 million who voted for him in 2020—that Biden is serious about de-escalating the partisan warfare. It would be an acknowledgment that pursuing political vendettas and weaponizing the justice system only tears the country apart.
Pardoning Trump: A Win-Win
For Biden, pardoning Trump would serve as a show of strength, not weakness. It would put him above the fray of political tit-for-tat and demonstrate that he values national unity over petty politics. While some in his base would decry the move, independents and moderates would applaud it as a gesture of true statesmanship.
For Trump, the pardon would remove the specter of endless legal battles, allowing him to focus on his policy agenda—or even his next political campaign—without being dragged down by politically motivated investigations.
And for the country? It could mean a pause in the cycle of retribution that has turned our politics into a blood sport. A Trump pardon would be a symbolic reset, an opportunity to chart a new course where political disagreements don’t automatically lead to legal warfare.
The Pardon Power Was Made for Moments Like This
The presidential pardon is an extraordinary power, intended for extraordinary circumstances. Alexander Hamilton himself argued that pardons could serve the public good by “restoring the tranquility of the commonwealth.”
In recent years, however, pardons have been wielded with more controversy than compassion. Biden’s rumored strategy of preemptively pardoning Democratic allies is exactly the kind of abuse that undermines the institution. But a Trump pardon would restore its credibility as a tool for healing and reconciliation.
Critics Will Cry Foul—Let Them
Of course, critics on the left would howl at the idea of letting Trump off the hook. They’ve spent years pushing narratives of alleged crimes and investigations, from Russia collusion to classified documents. But the truth is, these efforts have done little to sway public opinion. For many Americans, the constant attacks on Trump look more like political theater than genuine concern for justice.
If Biden wants to rise above the noise, he can do so by showing magnanimity. Offering a pardon to Trump would force his critics to confront their own double standards. After all, if Biden can forgive and protect his allies, why not extend the same courtesy to a political rival?
A Test of Biden’s Leadership
Ultimately, this isn’t about Trump. It’s about whether Biden has the courage to lead. Does he want to be remembered as the president who presided over a divided and dysfunctional nation, or as the statesman who took a bold step to heal it?
If Biden truly believes in his own rhetoric about restoring the soul of America, he has an opportunity to prove it. Pardoning Trump wouldn’t erase the past, but it would create an opening for a more constructive future.
At the end of the day, unity isn’t just a campaign slogan. It’s a choice. And the ball is in Biden’s court.
