As President Joe Biden left the White House on Monday, he issued a series of unprecedented preemptive pardons to members of his family, figures from the January 6th Committee, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Milley, and others. For many Americans, this bold move was nothing short of alarming. Many saw the last-minute move as a troubling signal that those pardoned might be getting away with their actions to suppress conservative voices and policies. However, as tempting as it may be for the incoming Trump administration to seek retribution, doing so would perpetuate the same weaponization of government that has plagued our system during the Biden Administration.

There in no question that Joe Biden’s administration used lawfare as a tool to undermine Donald Trump and his supporters. By the end of his presidency, Biden’s preemptive pardons seemed less like an act of leadership and more like a shield against accountability. That he felt compelled to issue these pardons speaks volumes, and it suggests he believed guilt existed and feared an investigation would expose the truth and cause serious trouble for the Democratic Party.

However, as infuriating as this situation is, the answer is not revenge. Trump and his administration must resist the temptation to use the justice system as a political........

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