Top Points:
Biden’s Pardons Incriminating: Senator Ron Johnson argues that President Joe Biden's numerous end-of-term pardons are not acts of justice but admissions of guilt, suggesting they shield Democrats and operatives who committed crimes.
Lack of Transparency and Accountability: Johnson criticizes the Biden administration for failing to provide transparency about the pardons, questioning the motivations behind them and accusing the mainstream media of ignoring the issue.
Call for Future Investigations: Johnson vows to pursue investigations into the pardons if Republicans regain control of Congress, framing the clemency as a politically motivated effort to protect Democratic allies from scrutiny.
Full Report:
On Inauguration Day, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) voiced strong concerns about President Joe Biden's flurry of pardons issued as his term neared its end, calling them “a double-edged sword."
In an appearance on Newsmax, Johnson suggested that the pardons signal that prominent Democrats and their operatives have committed a wide range of criminal activities, which Biden is now attempting to shield from scrutiny.
"If I were them, I wouldn't have wanted a pardon because it just implies that they committed crimes," said Johnson.
Johnson criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the pardons, questioning the motivations behind many of them. While the White House has yet to release full details, Johnson pointed out that some of the individuals pardoned have ties to high-profile Democratic political campaigns and organizations.
Johnson also expressed frustration with the mainstream media’s lack of interest in probing the pardons. He argued that if a Republican president had issued similar last-minute clemency, the response would be far different.
The senator went on to suggest that the incriminating pardons will prompt Republicans in Congress to investigate and may lead to the uncovering of damaging and scandalous information.
"These individuals no longer have Fifth Amendment protection. They're going to have to come and testify fully and honestly or they'll be subject to contempt of Congress charges or perjury," explained Johnson.
The Biden administration has defended the pardons as part of the president’s commitment to criminal justice reform, though critics argue the move appears politically motivated. Johnson called for greater accountability, pledging to pursue investigations if Republicans secure enough power in Congress after the 2024 elections.
As President Biden’s term officially ends today, the controversy surrounding his pardons is likely to intensify, especially as Republican leaders like Johnson vow to scrutinize the administration’s actions.
References:
Newsmax. (2025). Ron Johnson Discusses Biden Pardons on Newsmax.
White House Press Releases on Pardons and Commutations (2025).
Senate Judiciary Committee Records.
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