Joe Biden is no stranger to leaving people behind. We saw it in Afghanistan, where he stranded Americans and allies in the hands of the Taliban, creating a human crisis that will stain his legacy forever.
In the aftermath of his selective pardons, Biden has created another group of “left-behinds”: his political allies and operatives who carried water for him in the coup against Trump.
These new hostages—discarded like old campaign posters—are left vulnerable as Biden rides off into the sunset of his failed presidency. Why didn’t Biden issue blanket pardons to the agencies that did his bidding? Sure, the optics would have been terrible, but the alternative is far worse for those left behind. Let’s dive into the cast of characters who deserved prison sentences and explore why Biden didn’t save them all.
The Pardoned: A Masterclass in Self-Preservation
I predicted Biden would issue blanket pardons for his bureaucratic army—the FBI, CIA, NSA, and DHS—because these institutions fought tooth and nail to protect him. Joe didn’t waste time protecting his most visible allies. Joe Biden handed out pardons like Halloween candy, but not everyone got a treat.
Here are the headliners who got a free pass:
- Dr. Anthony Fauci: As the face of COVID-19 lockdowns, Fauci oversaw policies that crushed small businesses, upended lives, and eroded public trust in science. While he publicly denied gain-of-function research, emails revealed that Fauci had knowledge of and even funded studies that could have led to the virus’s origins (NIH email disclosures). With Republicans eager to investigate him, Biden threw Fauci a lifeline, ensuring his “Captain Lockdown” legacy would remain untarnished.
- General Mark Milley: Milley famously admitted to making secret calls to China, assuring them he’d warn them if Trump took military action (source). His actions raised serious concerns about chain-of-command loyalty and potential treason. Milley also presided over the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, a failure that cost American lives. Despite this, Biden pardoned him, sparing his reputation as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- The January 6 Committee Members: This group conducted a partisan spectacle masquerading as an investigation. From cherry-picked evidence to suppressing counterarguments, they weaponized their positions to smear Trump and his supporters. Biden ensured their complicity wouldn’t lead to legal consequences.
The Left Behind: Biden’s New Hostages
While Biden saved some, others who served his interests were hung out to dry. The irony? These people helped prop up the very administration that now abandons them.
Alexander Vindman
Vindman was the darling of Trump’s first impeachment. He leaked classified information and fed it to a so-called whistleblower in a bid to undermine Trump (Washington Examiner). His wife, Rachel, complained bitterly about her husband being left to fend for himself. Vindman’s loyalty to the Democrats was absolute—right up until they ghosted him.
The Deep State Brigade
Here’s where it gets interesting. Biden pardoned individuals, but he left the agencies that orchestrated the coup against Trump in the crosshairs. Why? Because granting blanket pardons to entire institutions would have looked like an admission of guilt on a massive scale.
These are just a few of the key players Biden abandoned:
- John Brennan: The former CIA Director was instrumental in peddling the Russian collusion hoax. Brennan even signed onto the infamous “51 intelligence experts” letter dismissing Hunter Biden’s laptop as Russian disinformation, a claim later debunked (NY Post).
- James Clapper: As Director of National Intelligence, Clapper lied under oath to Congress about the NSA spying on American citizens (Politico).
- James Comey: The sanctimonious former FBI Director leaked memos to the press to kick off the Mueller investigation. His role in the Trump-Russia saga was rife with partisanship and deception (DOJ IG Report).
- Christopher Wray: The current FBI Director presided over the suppression of Hunter Biden’s laptop story, actively hindering investigations (Daily Wire).
- Rod Rosenstein: The Deputy AG who signed off on the scope of the Mueller investigation, weaponizing the DOJ against a sitting president.
- Peter Strzok and Lisa Page: Their anti-Trump texts exposed their bias while they worked on the Russia investigation. Strzok’s infamous “insurance policy” text is Exhibit A of their corruption (Fox News).
Who could forget Jesse Jackson Jr.
Though not a key Biden ally, Jackson Jr. is a case study in entitlement. After a 2013 conviction for misusing campaign funds, he served time in prison, only to reemerge with his hand out. His father, Jesse Jackson Sr., is a Civil Rights icon, and Junior likely assumed this pedigree guaranteed him Biden’s favor. But even the race card couldn’t save him this time.
The Real Question: Why Not Save Them All?
Biden’s selective pardons send a clear message: loyalty is a one-way street. By failing to issue blanket pardons to the agencies that carried out his bidding, Biden left them vulnerable to future prosecutions. Was it optics? Sure, pardoning the FBI, CIA, and NSA would have been politically disastrous. But the alternative—leaving these institutions exposed—is far worse for those left behind.
This isn’t just a betrayal; it’s Biden’s modus operandi. Just as he abandoned Americans in Afghanistan, he’s now abandoning his political allies. The only difference is the hostages have changed. From Kabul to D.C., Biden has a habit of cutting ties when the heat gets too hot.
Biden’s Legacy of Betrayal
The message is clear: when you outlive your usefulness, you’re expendable. The Afghan hostages were left to the Taliban; the Deep State hostages are left to incoming investigations. For Biden, loyalty is transactional—and the transaction is always one-sided.
In the end, the new hostages of Biden’s political games will face justice. And when that justice arrives, the American people will finally see the cost of loyalty to Joe Biden.
