CHARLESTON — As President Joe Biden’s term came to a close, Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) issued a sharp rebuke following the controversial pardons granted by the outgoing president. In a statement released just before President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Morrisey called the pardons “egregious,” specifically criticizing them as a last-minute effort to shield Biden’s family members from potential criminal charges.
“Biden’s egregious pardons are a fitting end to a disastrous presidency,” Governor Morrisey said. “Thankfully, we now turn the page!”
The pardons had drawn considerable attention and backlash, with critics suggesting they represented a political maneuver to mitigate legal risks for Biden’s relatives. As Biden prepared to leave office and Trump assumed the presidency, tensions surrounding the pardons intensified, with opponents seeing them as emblematic of a broader dissatisfaction with the outgoing administration.
Governor Morrisey, an ally of Trump, echoed the sentiment that Biden’s actions in his final days in office were part of a broader pattern of missteps during his presidency. The pardons have become a focal point in the final moments of Biden’s presidency.
