Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and Jan. 6 committee staffers in final hours of presidency

President Biden on Monday pardoned truth-challenged former chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci, embattled retired General Mark Milley, and members of the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol — including Liz Cheney — just hours before President-elect Donald Trump was due to be sworn in as the 47th commander-in-chief.

“I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics,” Biden said in a statement. “But these are exceptional circumstances, and I cannot in good conscience do nothing.”

Biden, 82, lauded the nation’s “dedicated, selfless public servants,” but noted they have been subjected to “ongoing threats and intimidation for faithfully discharging their duties.”