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Amid the discussions, concerns about the safety and security of federal employees were raised. The suggestion emerged that Biden's pardons should not only encompass Trump but also extend to individuals involved in Trump-related prosecutions. Special Counsel Jack Smith and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney found themselves on the proposed pardon list, as the political atmosphere grows increasingly hostile toward those who publicly opposed Trump’s actions.
Commentators expressed that protecting prosecutorial staff from potential retribution was important and that these individuals should not endure long, stressful legal battles even if cleared of charges. The argument stressed a significant shift in the paradigm of legal and political discourse in the United States.