Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
President Joe Biden speaks during a ceremony lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who could be targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is weighing whether…