Legal expert Jonathan Turley expressed concerns on Fox News regarding the potential preemptive pardoning of figures like former Representative Liz Cheney by President Biden. Turley argues that such pardons, particularly if extended to a broad group of individuals as some suggest, could establish a harmful precedent. He emphasized that the legal system is equipped to safeguard individual rights and the public interest, making preemptive pardons unnecessary, especially in cases like Cheney's where the threat of prosecution seems minimal. Turley believes that these pardons are politically motivated rather than legally justified.

Reports indicate that the White House is discussing potential pardons for several individuals who have been critical of former President Trump, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator-elect Adam Schiff, and Cheney. These discussions, led by White House counsel Ed Siskel, involve senior aides like chief of staff Jeff Zients, although President Biden himself has not yet participated.

Cheney is currently facing calls for an FBI investigation into potential witness tampering related to her involvement with the January 6th House Select Committee. This request stems from a report by Representative Barry Loudermilk, Chair of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight.