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The Media Double Standard
The double standards of media coverage surrounding these pardons have not gone unnoticed. Prominent commentators and outlets that previously criticized Trump’s potential for issuing pardons to family members and political allies have mostly remained silent on Biden's extensive use of the same power. For instance, Washington Post columnist Philip Bump had once warned of the risks surrounding blanket pardons, only to advocate for their necessity when Biden's actions mirrored those he condemned during Trump’s presidency.