President Joe Biden issued a statement on January 20, 2025, addressing the threats and intimidation faced by public servants in the United States. He highlighted the unjustified and politically motivated prosecutions that have targeted individuals such as General Mark A. Milley, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, and members of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Biden praised General Milley's four decades of service, during which he held various command and leadership roles and guided the Armed Forces through global security challenges. Dr. Fauci was commended for his over fifty years of service, particularly his efforts in managing health crises like HIV/AIDS and COVID-19.

The President emphasized the importance of the Select Committee's work in investigating the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. He noted that those responsible for the attack have attempted to undermine and intimidate committee participants through threats of criminal prosecution.

Expressing his belief in the rule of law, Biden stated that politically motivated investigations harm individuals' lives and reputations even when they are innocent. To address this issue, he announced pardons for General Milley, Dr. Fauci, members of Congress involved with the Select Committee, and police officers who testified before it.

Biden clarified that these pardons do not imply any wrongdoing or guilt but rather recognize their dedication to serving the nation.